Melissa Koenig
Verified
As seen in:
Daily Mail,
MSN,
MSN Australia,
MSN Canada,
MSN India,
MSN Ireland,
MSN Money Canada,
MSN New Zealand,
MSN Singapore,
MSN UK,
Yahoo Entertainment
and
Covers:
I cover everything from entertainment to politics, with a special focus on breaking news of any kind.
Reporter at the New York Post. Previously at DailyMail.com and the Long Island Herald.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I was a community journalist for the Long Island Herald.
How is social media changing news?
Social media has become a major source of news. I find myself regularly checking Twitter for any updates or breaking news.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To m, being a journalist means holding people in power accountable for their words and actions, while also telling everyday people's stories.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I love the #OverheardInTheNewsroom tweets.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Preferably by email.
When's the best time to pitch you?
During the work day Monday through Thursday.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Hanging out with my friends, boyfriend and family.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.