Joseph Pudlewski
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and
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Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes! I'm 26, but our school had old typewriters for Keyboarding 101.
How is social media changing news?
More bias, less education.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Vicki Vale (DC Comics, Batman)
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Bring honest-to-goodness information to the public. Present the facts and let readers decide for themselves. Most importantly, NO BIAS.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email is great. Twitter is good too.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Word and the Internet.
What's your favorite social network?
Probably Reddit or Twitter.
Who do you wish followed you?
On social media? Batman. In person? Nicholas Cage.
Why did you become a journalist?
I like to research, write, and educate.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Nope! It was a very niche group and very few people were allowed to join.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Focus on facts. Keep your own emotion and bias out of reporting.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime! A good pitch is always welcome.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
"We want YOU to write an article about how the United States will fall within the next five years."
What's your favorite drink?
Sunkist Pink Lemonade (at the moment, anyway).
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
The backyard with the dog
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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