Landon Buford
(He/Him)
As seen in:
LandonBuford.com,
Medium,
Forbes,
USA Today,
Sports Illustrated,
Bleacher Report,
Flipboard,
Sportskeeda,
Yahoo Sports,
Heavy,
Miami Herald
and
Covers:
Social Media, Sports, PR, Entertainment, Business, Media, Community events, Teaching, Technology
Doesn't Cover:
Racism, Not Relevent topics, Gossip
Sports and Entertainment Journalist with stops Forbes, Heavy, SI, Vayner Media, PlayersTV & the Dallas Observer, & more covering Ohio State Buckeyes on Si.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
My first job as a journalist to write my thoughts on how this past NBA season was going to unfold this year!
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I have never used a type writer
How is social media changing news?
it allows you to have stories at the palm of your hands
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
R.L Stine
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Someone that reports the fact and does actual research
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I can't really save I have seen any real funny hashtags
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
it really depends if it fits my type of writing and story coverage
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft word, A mic, and my phone
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
People who enjoy reading my articles
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I wanted to be able to tell the world stories within my community and elsewhere
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I wasn't apart of my high school newspaper
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My most proud story I have written to date is my Interview with Hollywood's Black Liberace Mengesha “Mystro” Francis
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Write about the things that interest you at the end of the day!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime of the day!
What's the best pitch you ever got?
This is the best song you will ever hear in your life
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
This is song will chart in two weeks flat!
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In the field
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
ESPN, or NBA.com
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That I'm not hungry enough!
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