Megan Johnson
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As seen in:
SmarterTravel,
U.S. News and World Report,
Oyster.com,
Travel Agent Central,
New England,
Airfarewatchdog,
Skiddle,
Family Vacation Critic,
Luxury Travel Advisor,
417 Magazine,
CAMP
Covers:
Travel, families, babies, airfare, product reviews, Ecommerce, kids, wellness
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, I fancied myself an old-fashioned author when I was younger. Now, I fear I would want to throw it out the window.
How is social media changing news?
It makes everything super instant, and makes things that might not be news, news.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Wordpress, google docs.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram. Give me photos, but just don't put long descriptions with them. Witty one liners, please.
Who do you wish followed you?
JK Rowling
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. Mainly opinion pieces, but I did try to do an expose on the accessibility of the building, which led to nothing.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Start by writing about anything, then you'll be able to write about what you love.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime!
What's your favorite drink?
Hard cider or a gin and tonic
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Playing with my one-year-old, at a winery, or getting a massage.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Bustle
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it can't be funny
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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