Kerry Johnson on Muck Rack

Kerry Johnson

Australia
As seen in: MDPI, JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association), JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association, Arizona Daily Star, Elephant Journal, Lexology, ThinkAdvisor, Parent Map, Firstline Magazine, VettaFi Advisor Perspectives and
Tweets about politics (US and Australian), moderate progressive, a proud union member (NTEU), atheist, widow, amateur photographer, lover of puns.
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

The news cycle is 24/7, audiences sample multiple resources and social capital can be lost with one error.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Murphy Brown. Loved Candy Burgen's attitude and smarts.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To educate and communicate in such a way that people have an essential grasp of a story or issue and can research it further if they wish.

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

Moodle, Articulate Storyline, iSpring, Sony Vegas Video, GIMP, Audacity - anything that helps to create engagement for online learners!

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

We were too small to have a newspaper.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Develop multiple tech skills, be humble, know your audience.
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