Martha Shade on Muck Rack

Martha Shade

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  • Producer, Special Projects, CNN
Atlanta
Covers:  Environmental, Medical, Travel, Design and Style, Entertainment

Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Well, I have a super cool really old one in my office currently being used as a book end...

What's your favorite social network?

For eye candy: Instagram. Also, Pinterest. For keeping up with the Gen Xers in my life: facebook. For watching home design videos: youtube.

Why did you become a journalist?

I saw "Broadcast News" and wanted to be the girl running the tape to the control room. I stayed because I love learning something every day.

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

I am a very proud alum of Ka Leo O Hawaii, the University of Hawaii's daily newspaper. Yes, it was a daily then!

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

I love writing and producing environmental stories, especially those about Hawaii and California.

What's your favorite drink?

Tea. Earl Grey, if possible. Or maybe a chai. Coffee if it's all that's around and I'm being convivial. Every now and again, a margarita.

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

At a coffee shop or the bookstore.

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

Air Mail, Stat, New York Times, Architectural Digest, Vogue, Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic.

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