Keith Brunner Jr.
(He/Him)
Long Island
Covers:
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Wrestling.
Doesn't Cover:
Soccer, Hockey
Screenwriter/Founder of @enforcethesport
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Working on my friend Chris' website PickByChris.com My first paid opportunity was writing with LastWordOnSports.com
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No.
How is social media changing news?
Social Media has changed news significantly. All it takes it one single tweet or post to make a news topic go viral.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Kent Brockman from The Simpsons!
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means everything to me, a huge passion of mine is sports and what's happening around the world of sports.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Someone who can write about breaking news as soon as it happens.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Drive, SquareSpace, LinkedIn, Grammarly, WordPress
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter/X
Who do you wish followed you?
Anyone, who's willing to give my writing an opportunity!
Why did you become a journalist?
I love to write, I love sports. Why not mix the two together, and create something special?
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?
Every story I write whether it's any website, I'm proud I put it out there!
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Never give up! Keep pushing for what you aspire to, no matter what field you're looking to enter.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Noon to about 4 PM EST
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Posting a non-paid internship on LinkedIn, and the first question I get is if the opportunity is paid. I understand, but it's not all about $
What's your favorite drink?
Ice Tea.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Work
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Marvel Comics.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
A common misperception is that I am a paid full-time writer. Even after graduating a few years ago, it has still taken time.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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