Lexi Liby
As seen in:
Country Now,
Fort Nash
Covers:
Country music news, country music reviews, country music lifestyle
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I was an intern for Country Insider, an iHeartMedia-owned country music industry newsletter.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I've always wanted to, but never have.
How is social media changing news?
Social Media is changing news by giving us the necessary information we need in as few words as possible.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means telling a story through words.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
GoogleDocs, Voice Memos, Rev.com
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist because I love to write, tell stories and express my way of thinking.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, I did not.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My article on Stephanie Quayle's Podcast "On The Edge"
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't be afraid to reach out. Reach out to anybody and everybody. You never know which connection will land you your dream job.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Mornings (7-11am)
What's your favorite drink?
Dr. Pepper
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On the bank of a pond fishing, on a back road running, or at any country concert.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Taste of Country
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it's all glamorous, entertaining and undemanding.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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