Jacob Ramos on Muck Rack

Jacob Ramos

(He/Him)
California, Irvine
Covers:  Baseball, Basketball, Football, Politics, Arts, Entertainment
@UCImbb and @UCIwtennis Media Relations | Orange County High School Sports Reporter @OCSportsZone | Senior @UCIrvine | All views my own

Interview

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Lincoln Pierce!

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Journalists are the bridge between the public and their interests. Being a part of that bridge is an honor.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Google Docs, Slack

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Any SF Giants beat writer or national sports columnists!

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I did. I was a staff writer for three years for Paw Prints Weekly, out of Glen A. Wilson High School in Southern California!

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

I really loved my piece on the Dodgers' mishandling of their LGBTQ Pride Night!

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Find what you love and write about it.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime! My most preferred times however are during the late mornings to late afternoons.

What's the best pitch you ever got?

I love any pitches sent to me about my school, UC Irvine.

What's your favorite drink?

Lemonade

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

The Athletic and ESPN are both great. I love the SF Gate as well.

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