Manny Lopez on Muck Rack

Manny Lopez

San Diego
As seen in: Bored Panda, The San Diego Union-Tribune, BiggerPockets, AllEvents, Backstage, MPORA, La Jolla Village News, San Diego Uptown News, San Diego Metro Magazine, San Diego Downtown News
Covers:  politics, city government, features, business, food
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

It has become the major source for news and opinions.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Clark Kent

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To inform.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

No preference.

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

Pen, paper, voice recorder, digital camera, computer, printer, Windows, Office, Photoshop, Scribe, Skype,

Why did you become a journalist?

I'm passionate about news.

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

I did not.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Listen to understand, get to work, always be professional and ethical, and meet your deadlines.
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