Matthew J. Donovan on Muck Rack

Matthew J. Donovan

(They/Them)
New York
Covers:  detransition, transgender, trans rights, New York culture, digital sociology, digital culture, transgender issues, detransition issues,
Words in Office, Zora, Interview, Clockedout, Dirty, Whitney Review, Kismet, Forever l @Columbia, @thefutureleft @teaadora | Inactive here since mid-25’

Interview

How is social media changing news?

It's where everyone gets their news now

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

I am still breaking in so I am happy to be pitched to write for you. Yes, I'm ignoring the question.

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

Google docs?

What's your favorite social network?

Letterboxd

Who do you wish followed you?

Audrey Wollen finsta?

Why did you become a journalist?

I was tracking a bomb threat at my school posted by a gamer girl when I accidentally uncovered the real culprit—before anyone else.

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

No, I didn't. I was a musician in high school. I wasn't a writer yet.

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

My recent Porn Hub Awards piece.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime.

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

I'm not an editor.

What's your favorite drink?

Iced Green tea

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

On my phone

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