Patricia Puentes on Muck Rack

Patricia Puentes

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(She/Her)
Oakland, United States
As seen in: Ask.com, Vuelo de ida, CNET, SFGate, Chron
Covers:  TV shows, movies, movie reviews, show reviews, books, interviews, wellness
Writer. @Vuelodeida podcast. @CriticsChoice, @OfficialTCA, @RottenTomatoes-approved. Previously @CNET @askdotcom. BCN native who calls California home. She/her
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

I freelanced for a trade magazine interviewing media professionals. I learned a lot from them.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Mikael Blomkvist.

What's your favorite social network?

Goodreads and Strava.

Why did you become a journalist?

I love writing and making questions.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I wrote for the culture/film section.

What's your favorite drink?

Tea.

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Hiking, reading or catching a play/concert.

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

That anyone could do this job.
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