James Woods
As seen in:
Illumination,
Medium,
MSN UK,
The Daily Mirror,
The Wall Street Journal,
Fox News,
RTVE,
AlloCiné,
International Business Times (U.S.),
Just Jared
and
Covers:
Politics, Media Bias, Economics, Social Issues
**Writer of words - Shooter of videos - Needer of naps** I narrate the collapse of society in real time most days on Twitch from noon to 6pm est.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Celebrity interviews at the IFC Spirit Awards banquet.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
It allows anyone the opportunity to report news and shine a light on the things that happen in dark corners ignored by the MSM.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Les Nessman
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To find the real story, not the popular and convenient version of it.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Online.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Smartphone, iPad, iPod 4 touch, WiFi Hotspot, GoPro, monopod, XPAL batteries…all at the same time.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
John Oliver
Why did you become a journalist?
Because the Mainstream Media had become painful to watch. I thought I could do better. Turns out I was right.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I did not. I was busy building sets for the Theatre Department
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My live coverage of the Baltimore Uprising.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
BE YOUR OWN MEDIA!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime…it is a 24-hour-a-day world.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.