Laura Landsbaum on Muck Rack

Laura Landsbaum

(She/Her)
The Woodlands
As seen in: PaperCity Magazine, Business Insider, MSN Deutschland, Yahoo News, Flipboard, Houston Business Journal, Business Insider Deutschland, Yahoo, NewsBreak, Community Impact Newspaper, Weddings in Houston
Covers:  Restaurants, local business, community events
Freelance writer, HS Journalism teacher, mom
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

In the communications department for a Regional Bank writing press releases.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! I own several, just for decoration.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Rita Skeeter

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

By email.

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

Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Otter, Rocketbook

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

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

No, but I've advised one for the past 20 years.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Always Be Curious

When's the best time to pitch you?

Early morning

What's your favorite drink?

Pepsi or unsweet iced tea

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

Doing a jigsaw puzzle, at a concert, or at a local restaurant.

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

The New York Times
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