Jake Stofan
Verified
As seen in:
WFOX-TV (Jacksonville, FL),
WJAX-TV (Jacksonville, FL),
MSN,
Yahoo Canada,
Yahoo News,
Yahoo Finance,
Yahoo Noticias,
Yahoo Sports,
Yahoo,
WSB-TV (Atlanta, GA),
WFLA-TV (Tampa, FL),
WJXT-TV (Jacksonville, FL)
and
Covers:
State Politics, Local News.
Reporter for @ActionNewsJax
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I anchored my high school news WGET.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No, but my wife has one that is currently out of commission.
How is social media changing news?
I wasn't in news before it came about. So, I'm probably not qualified to weigh in on this one.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Journalism is the freedom of speech. The ability to speak truth to power and shine light on what is often hidden away from the public eye.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I can't say I've ever seen a funny one.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
LobbyTools is great for covering the Florida Legislature and state government.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Jackson de Ville
Why did you become a journalist?
I felt like I'm good at understanding all sides of issues and presenting them in a fair way that puts the strongest arguments forward.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Not the paper, but I anchored for our high school TV station WGET.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Breathe.
What's your favorite drink?
Water.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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