Mike Ellis
Verified
As seen in:
City Pulse,
MSN,
Yahoo Life,
Golfweek,
USA Today,
Yahoo News,
U.S. News and World Report,
Yahoo Finance,
The Weather Channel,
Detroit Free Press,
The Boston Globe
and
Covers:
crime and court, long-form features, crime, local politics, local news, online journalism, clemson university, anderson sc, easley sc, south carolina
Doesn't Cover:
nothing
Watchdog reporter @lsjnews, @usatodaynetwork in Lansing. Prior: @IndependentMail, @greenvillenews People. Faith. Civil forfeiture #TAKEN mellis@gannett.com
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Lots of jobs at a leading college paper. But post-college I worked at a capital political publication.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
A handful of times; I can change a ribbon. But my dad had the Internet in 1985 along with word processing so not so much typewriter.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Always working to get it right, dig deeper and reach people better.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram for different reasons, different stories and different times.
Who do you wish followed you?
Anyone. Consider this an engraved invitation. I think you'll find it worth your time. I'm @MikeEllis_AIM
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Lots, recently a murder trial where expert witness and lawyers on both sides told me I had the most accurate trial coverage of their careers.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep learning new things. Some will be a waste of time, some won't. Relearn basics. Stay inspired however possible, relish the good times.
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