Matthew Wilson
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As seen in:
Outsider,
Medium,
MSN,
Yahoo Entertainment,
BBC,
Business Insider,
Business Insider Singapore,
The Guardian,
USA Today,
Yahoo News,
SAGE Publishing
and
Writer. Journalist. Artist. Director.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
A student newspaper called The Crimson White.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes when I was in middle school.
How is social media changing news?
It's making news more wide-spread and accessible but also more competitive.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Writing and journalism is a great passion of mine. It combines my love of writing and my love of people.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Wordpress, Trello, Slack.
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I love writing and people.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Never give up on your passions and trust your instincts.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime!
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
New York Times, USA Today, IGN.
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