Karen Robinson-Jacobs on Muck Rack

Karen Robinson-Jacobs

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As seen in: Forbes, Los Angeles Times, NBC News, Chicago Tribune, Chron, The Mercury News, The Minnesota Star Tribune, The Seattle Times, Al Día Dallas, Miami Herald and
Covers:  I cover business issues impacting communities of color in the metro St. Louis area.
i love the lord, family & food, in that order. am a knobler fellow with @typeinvestigate and an investigative reporter with @leeentnews krobjacobs@gmail.com
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

my first newsroom only had computers for the copy desk. reporters used typewriters. forced you to organize before writing.

How is social media changing news?

social media has both created news (the dress is white and gold) and revved up the news gathering process. that's both good and bad.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

it's an amazing opportunity and a sobering responsibility. you have to stay focused on the readers.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

email

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

dictionaries, livescribe pens (two) and excel

Why did you become a journalist?

i love to write and have the attention span of a toddler. novels are likely out of the question. i need to get paid on friday.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

focus on the stories. there will always be a market, even if the format changes.

When's the best time to pitch you?

via email before noon
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