Nicholas Leone
As seen in:
Rai News24,
MLive
Covers:
Management research, restaurant related content
Doesn't Cover:
science and technology, politics
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I had to keep tabs on everything our local mayor and police department did
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I wish I have, but unfortunately no
How is social media changing news?
I think that social media is opening up news that would have otherwise been neglected. I also think that its opening up a herd mentality
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Peter Parkers boss, whatever his name was. GET ME PICTURES OF SPIDER MAN
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means being the first foot forward in exposing injustices, or helping spread useful information.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer twitter or email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
HARO, pitchbook, hubspot
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter and reddit
Who do you wish followed you?
Elon Musk - then I could DM him all of my totally feasible ideas
Why did you become a journalist?
To have more nuanced, thoughtful take on the world we live in.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
'anger, and how to use it effectively'
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Consistency and a thorough analysis of your articles are key
When's the best time to pitch you?
9am, while im having my coffee
What's the best pitch you ever got?
The best pitch I ever got was via Carrier Pigeon. The story in question was unrelated.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
'i read XYZ article, Josh, I think you'd like this story'.
What's your favorite drink?
Straight Bourbon
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
I'm most likely to be in the kitchen
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Onion - isn't that everyone's favorite?
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That restaurant owners/managers are all educated, white coat chef's. They're mostly family operations run by immigrant families
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