Joeley Lyons
(She/Her)
Minnesota
Covers:
Ice Hockey, Toronto Maple Leafs, breaking news, trades, rumors, injuries, statistics, player profiles
Doesn't Cover:
Analysis
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
The Mug NHL
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
People from all over the world can view news from various outlets!
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email or video call
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
WordPress, Google Docs
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram or Bluesky
Why did you become a journalist?
It started as a hobby first, now I’m an aspiring journalist in sports media and communications!
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
We didn't have one
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My player profiles on Toronto Maple Leafs Easton Cowan and Bobby McMann
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Try out different blogs and find what style works for YOU!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Afternoon
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
My phone
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That women don't know sports and are only in it for the athletes.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.