Joni Binder
(She/Her)
San Francisco Bay
As seen in:
Good Morning And Win Today Messages And Prayer - With Bless Neo Thaele,
omny.fm,
Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting,
Richmond Confidential
Covers:
Culture, politics, human interest, breaking news, profiles, two-ways, interviews
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes!
How is social media changing news?
Even die-hard news junkies get quick looks by scrolling through social media. Unfortunately, a lot of content doesn't comport to standards.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To serve the people of one's community, to uphold the ethics of the profession, and to hold accountable those in power.
What's your favorite social network?
Reddit and Instagram.
Who do you wish followed you?
No one in particular-- I am grateful to anyone who is paying attention to me or any of my colleagues!
Why did you become a journalist?
It seemed like the best synthesis of my experience and my values.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
no.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My first long-form piece for radio about the Turningpoint USA chapter at UC Berkeley that I did in the the wake of Charlie Kirk's death.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Stick with it. Our democracy depends on it.
What's your favorite drink?
Tequila, fresh lime juice, and club soda, rocks.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On a hike!
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
New York Times, The Atlantic, San Francisco Chronicle, KQED, Mother Jones
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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