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Margaret Smith

(They/Them)
Chicago
Covers:  Socio-political, arts and entertainment, copywriting, lifestyle, opinion, medical

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Writer and editor with a passion for storytelling, language mechanics, and clarity in writing. Overseen projects in a range of specialties, including: community journalism, arts & culture, lifestyle, health & science, copywriting, and copyediting.

Meticulous micro- and macro-attention to detail, coupled with the thoughtfulness of an eager reader. Deadline driven with a necessity for accuracy.

What was your first job as a journalist?

My first gig as a staff journalist was at my college newspaper—The Columbia Chronicle.

How is social media changing news?

People want quick, easy-to-digest bites and headlines that they can keep in the back of their mind. The news has to be as mobile as they are.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To be journalist is to be a storyteller. To make the world smaller and more tangible for those you love and those you will never meet.