Jodi Thornton on Muck Rack

Jodi Thornton

(She/Her)
Covers:  Adventure travel, architecture, Arizona vacations, Southwest
Doesn't Cover: Politics: However, I've been known to love covering BOTH sides of an issue equally, so feel free to reach out regarding such coverage.
Travel Writer, Swim Instructor, Adventure Traveler

Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

YESSSS!!! I am a fan of old typewriters and kept a couple around just for fun until just recently.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Lou Grant from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "Lou Grant" — watching the reruns of those two series while growing up really inspired me.

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

I use my iPhone 11 ProMax and my trusty Dell Laptop as the two star players in the majority of my content creation.

Why did you become a journalist?

I always loved writing and wrote a short novel about a boy and a horse when I was 9 years old. It was a natural progression.

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

Yes, I was the Sports Editor for 2 years. I wrote for the high school paper all four years.

What's your favorite drink?

My coffee drink in the morning containing cocoa, cinnamon, cardamom, butter, and heavy cream.

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

In a pool or on the pool deck teaching kids and adults to swim or swim more efficiently.

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