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Lesley Vos on Muck Rack

Lesley Vos

Verified
(She/Her)
Chicago
Covers:  Copywriting, blogging, content marketing, social media marketing, SEO
Doesn't Cover: Finance, bitcoin, tech, health
I write educating and engaging web content. Seen at @WordStream, @Mention, @CMIContent, @orbiteers, and more. In love with words, books, and jazz.

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Interviewing seasoned writers for John Yeoman's blog.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Nope.

How is social media changing news?

I am at a loss to answer.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

I am at a loss to answer.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Always keep an eye on the ball.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

I am at a loss to answer.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

I am at a loss to answer.

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

Pen, notebook, and laptop with the Internet access.

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook

Who do you wish followed you?

I am at a loss to answer.

Why did you become a journalist?

'Cause I can do nothing but writing :)

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

Nope.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

I am at a loss to answer.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Believe in what you say and do.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime :)

What's the best pitch you ever got?

I haven't got any :)

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

I haven't got any :)

What's your favorite drink?

Coffee. And red wine :)

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

Gym.

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

Forbes

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

I am at a loss to answer.

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