Oliver S. Wang on Muck Rack

Oliver S. Wang

(He/Him)
Los Angeles
As seen in: Les Nouilles Rampantes, Medium, The New York Times, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, Scribd, The Guardian, Aol, Bandcamp Daily, Los Angeles Times and
Covers:  Popular music, food, arts/culture, Asian American culture and community issues
Culture writer, sociology professor, disk junkie. Author of Legions of Boom and co-host of @heatrockspod
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Interview

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being in a world where words matter.

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

Why did you become a journalist?

Enamored with the power of writing as both expression and advocacy

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

The two best things you can do to establish a good relationship with an editor: turn in clean copy and do it on time.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Thursdays

What's your favorite drink?

Sparkling water with a touch of lime juice
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