Jan Ozer on Muck Rack

Jan Ozer

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Video producer, consultant and author of Producing Streaming Video for Multiple Screen Delivery.
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

No jobs - always freelance

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Duh. I actually learned to type on a typewriter.

How is social media changing news?

It's becoming news

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email

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

Google Docs, Mindomo (mind maps), Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office

What's your favorite social network?

LinkedIN

Why did you become a journalist?

Seemed like a good idea at the time. I love writing and love reading my work in print.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Tough market, tough to make real $$. Don't stumble into it; be sure it's what you want.

What's the best pitch you ever got?

I was in little league; bottom of the sixth, two outs, bases loaded down 5 - 2. A fastball right down the middle.

What's your favorite drink?

Single malt scotch
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