Joey Hodges
(He/Him)
San Francisco
Covers:
Business, Thought Leadership, Staff Development, Brand Building, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Opinion
Founder + CEO of @Demonstrate_PR *tweets are my opinions*
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I actually a freelance contributor and have a career in marketing and communications
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, of course.
How is social media changing news?
It allows anyone without credentials to share a narrative, which can be dangerous.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Andrea Sachs from The Devil Wears Prada
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Journalism is a powerful force in the culture and has the opportunity to shape shift culture.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
There have been so many great ones over the years, I don
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email or phone (if you already have my #, of course!).
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Docs.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Michelle Obama
Why did you become a journalist?
Enjoy the craft of storytelling
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I was an editor and also the EIC of our yearbook.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Any of my work on building brand belief (purpose).
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Follow what you're passionate about and continue to tell true and authentic stories that matter.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime. Always up to hear a new idea or for the opportunity to learn.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
That secret remains safe with me.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I'll keep that one to myself.
What's your favorite drink?
It changes regularly, but at the moment, I'd have to say a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In the dog park or on a long walk with the pups.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Vanity Fair
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it could be self-serving.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.