Joseph Smith on Muck Rack

Joseph Smith

Leeds, London, Newcastle upon Tyne
Covers:  Music, food, sport and culture
Doesn't Cover: Travel
fashion copywriter | alaw x | he/him

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Not got one yet

Have you ever used a typewriter?

NO

How is social media changing news?

Everything needs to be released quickly, or it will fade into nothing

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Ford Perfect

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Beautiful organised chaos

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

Photoshop, Indesign and wordpress

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Ben Howard

Why did you become a journalist?

I love writing about music and it is the thing i enjoy most

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Didn't have a school paper unfortunately

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

My most recent review of The 1975's fourth album. I felt it showed my growth as a writer.

When's the best time to pitch you?

9am till 9pm

What's your favorite drink?

Redstripes or water, no in between

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

In the fridge

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

DIY Magazine

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