Justin Udo
Verified
As seen in:
KYW-TV (Philadelphia, PA),
MSN,
ZDNet,
KMOX-AM (St. Louis, MO),
KYW-AM (Philadelphia, PA),
Audacy.com,
NewsBreak,
WINK-TV (Fort Myers, FL),
WPET-AM (Greensboro, NC)
Covers:
General Assignment Reporter
Journalist by trade, Haikuist by nature
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
no jobs, only joys
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, I have used a typewriter and I have a word processor somewhere in storage.
How is social media changing news?
Social media presents reporters with the opportunity to engage with the audience we report on and report to.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
iPhone
What's your favorite social network?
Hit me on Twitter
Why did you become a journalist?
I love learning, I love telling stories and I love to inform people about what's going on.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I helped start the newspaper at my high school. I was a feature and sports writer.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
To date, the biggest story broke was the Philadelphia Amtrak derailment of 2015.
When's the best time to pitch you?
My email is always accepting ideas.
What's your favorite drink?
My favorite drink is orange grapefruit caffeine free herbal tea.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
When not by the computer I'm usually reading, writing, running or drinking tea.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I love reading my Twitter feed, it has replaced my morning newspaper.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.