John McCann on Muck Rack

John McCann

Verified
(He/Him)
London
Covers:  Consumer technology and automotive.
Doesn't Cover: B2B, VPN, Finance
Tech & Auto Journalist | Content Leader | Media Consultant | Partial to: 📱🚗🍔🍕⚽🏈 | Formerly: @DigitalTrends @Axicom, @SagaUK, @TechRadar

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Staff Writer for Phones on TechRadar. A fantastic role I was extremely fortunate to get.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Nope!

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email mainly, but if we know each other a phone call is always nice.

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

Wordpress, Adobe Analytics, KeywordTool, Office 365, Outlook, Chrome, Workplace, Jira, Miro, Google Drive,

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter.

Who do you wish followed you?

Superdry.

Why did you become a journalist?

I wanted to help consumers find the best technology for their needs.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Show passion! If you're applying for a role writing about a specific industry or topic area, make it clear why you are passionate about it.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Mon-Fri, between 9am and 3pm

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

At a football stadium, travelling the world, eating at great restaurants, or chilling in front of the TV.

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