Jessica Payne
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As seen in:
The Telegraph (Macon),
MSN,
Yahoo Entertainment,
Yahoo Life,
Yahoo Canada,
Yahoo News,
Aol,
Mashable,
Yahoo Finance,
Yahoo Sports,
Yahoo Sports Canada
and
Covers:
Business, travel, sports, lifestyle, crime
Doesn't Cover:
Government, education, health
I am a reporter for the Macon Telegraph. It is my passion to share people's stories.
@mahoningmatters
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Jacksonville Daily Progress
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
What does it mean to be a journalist?
I means a lot to me to be able to share people's stories or document a moment in time. It's very rewarding work.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
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?
I did a travel piece on my home town of Houston for ETX View Magazine. I also did my own photography for the article so that was cool.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
I didn't start working in journalism until I was in my 40's. I really wish I would have started earlier in life.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Out taking photos, finding things to cover, or playing with my four dogs.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Texas Highways
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
It depends on what I'm covering. Sports - that it's easy, Travel - it's always fun, Culture - getting it right through the subject's eyes.
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