Kolton Rutherford
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
Log Cabin Democrat,
The Forum,
The UALR Forum: University of Arkansas Main Campus,
KUAR-FM (Little Rock, AR),
The Courier (Russellville, AR),
WVIK-FM (Rock Island, IL),
The Batesville Daily Guard,
The Daily Citizen (Searcy, AR),
Heber Springs Sun Times,
Evening Times
Covers:
Education, Politics, City Government, County Government, State Government, Community Life, Features
Doesn't Cover:
N/A
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I was a freelance writer for my parents' small community newspaper.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Hmmmm... this is tough. But, the reporters from The West Wing inspire me with how good a job they do asking the tough questions.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
This is a tough question. But, I believe in a press that is informative, empowering and connective. And that's how I approach my job.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Lin-Manuel Miranda. Sorry, I'm a Hamilton fan.
Why did you become a journalist?
I have always had a passion for communication through the written word that empowers communities. Journalism was a no-brainer.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I went to an online high school and didn't have the chance. But, I started writing for my parents' newspaper in high school.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I wrote a feature story on a former UA Little Rock basketball player in my sophomore year of college. It was my first "big" story.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Write and write and write. And when you're done writing, write some more.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Mornings from about 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
What's your favorite drink?
I'm a habitual soda drinker, but I'm trying to kick the habit.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
NPR is the gold standard of journalism in America. Both their audio and written content.
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