Mara Klecker
Verified
As seen in:
The Minnesota Star Tribune,
Medium,
MSN,
Yahoo News,
Aol,
Yahoo Finance,
SFGate,
U.S. News and World Report,
Miami Herald,
Yahoo,
Washington Times
and
Covers:
human interest journalism, narrative journalism, general assignment
K-12 education reporter @StarTribune. Formerly @OWHnews. Grad of @Unl_CoJMC. Tips about schools? mara.klecker@startribune.com
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. I have an Underwood on my desk at home, though it's really only for decoration.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I love #OHnewsroom (Overheard in the Newsroom).
Why did you become a journalist?
What other job pays you to go meet fascinating people from all walks of life? How could I be doing anything else?
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
There are always, always, always stories. Never stop listening.
What's your favorite drink?
Black coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Hiking. Preferably with a camera around my neck and a passport in my backpack.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Atlantic, Longform, Longreads, Narratively.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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