Ken Johnson
As seen in:
The Journal-Courier,
MSN UK,
The New York Times,
USA Today,
Yahoo Finance,
The Boston Globe,
The Seattle Times,
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
Yahoo,
WEEI-FM (Boston, MA),
The Columbus Dispatch
and
Covers:
politics, conservative politics, american south, peace building and conflict resolution, peer mediation, business, cherokee, collaborative justice, culturalism, restorative justice, alternative dispute resolution, culture, wildlife conservation, food, florida, florida politics, marine conservation, organizational behavior, circles, conservative, native americans/indigenous peoples, social justice, juvenile justice, social justice issues, adr, conflict, father, christians, mediation, social sciences, americana, conservation, native american/indigenous peoples, agriculture, studies that aren't peer-reviewed
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writer on culture and conflict for a local paper.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, my family could not afford a computer and so I got a Brother AX-25 instead. I literally won thousands of dollars and numerous awards.
How is social media changing news?
It allows people to share stories and issues across oceans and national boundaries.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
None
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be a reputable person able to reveal the truth no matter what heat you may catch from it.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Don't do #hashtag that much.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I have no preference so long as it is a good story that isn't being told.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I use the internet tremendously to do interview, dig up previous media coverage, dig up background information from governmental sources, et.
What's your favorite social network?
FaceBook
Who do you wish followed you?
Politicians that would actually listen to the truth.
Why did you become a journalist?
I like revealing what is hidden in plain sight.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Never worked for the high school newspaper.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My work on the death, abuse, and sexual molestation of juveniles by Florida Juvenile Justice workers.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't believe everything you are taught in school. Truth is a 3-edged sword with usually 2 sides being told and reality in the middle.
When's the best time to pitch you?
7pm most nights or after. I am a night owl. Too little time in the day.
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