Kailin Deraney on Muck Rack

Kailin Deraney

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(She/Her)
Grand Forks, North Dakota
As seen in: Nerds and Beyond
Covers:  Arts and entertainment, television and movie, reviews, upcoming films, charity events, theme park news, and conventions.
Doesn't Cover: Tabloid and celebrity gossip.
🌸Married/She/Her/ Millennial🌸 In a galaxy far, far away, writing #fanfiction *Sometimes I write stuff.
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Nerds and Beyond.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have never used a typewriter. But I want one!

How is social media changing news?

Everyone has access now. It's fast and up-to-date. As soon as the news happens people will know about it.

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

I use Word Press for posting, Microsoft Word, and Grammarly for editing.

What's your favorite social network?

My favorite social network is Twitter. Twitter is the best platform to find news and entertainment and generates a bigger audience.

When's the best time to pitch you?

In the afternoon (between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.) I'm usually sitting down to check emails around this time.

What's your favorite drink?

Diet Dr.Pepper.

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

Vanity Fair and Buzzfeed News.
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