Kevin Bennett on Muck Rack

Kevin Bennett

(He/Him)
Pittsburgh
As seen in: Psychology Today, Apple Podcasts, Medium, The New York Times, Business Insider, BuzzFeed, The Conversation, Salon, The Mercury News, Popular Science, KING-TV (Seattle, WA) and
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Professin’ psych at the Beav
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! 7-10th grade reports.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Will McAvoy from Newsroom played by Jeff Daniels

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

5-10 detailed sentences sent through email.

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

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Who do you wish followed you?

Narrative non-fiction writer Erik Larson

Why did you become a journalist?

To answer the question: "Why do people do the things they do?" or "What is wrong with these people?"

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Do it everyday.

What's your favorite drink?

Goose Island IPA

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Teaching

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

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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