Jason Munz
Verified
As seen in:
The Commercial Appeal,
MSN,
MSN Canada,
MSN Singapore,
Golfweek,
Niners Wire,
USA Today,
Yahoo News,
Aol,
Detroit Free Press,
The Seattle Times
and
Tiger basketball beat writer @memphisnews. USM beat writer before that. RTs ≠ endorsements. Here's to feelin' good all the time.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Part-time sports writer with the Natchez (Miss.) Democrat
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
It further facilitates the 24/7 news cycle.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Tie between J. Jonah Jameson and Lou Grant
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being the eyes and ears for those that can't be there.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Computer, cell phone.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Tom Petty
Why did you become a journalist?
I REALLY like sports.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
The high school I attended did not have a school newspaper.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
In-depth feature on a high school football player who overcame drug/alcohol addiction (as a 14-year-old) to earn a college scholarship.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be willing to adapt.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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