Peter Fabris
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
NewsBreak,
Building Design & Construction,
Our Community Now,
Pro Builder,
Hispanic Executive Quarterly,
Profile Magazine,
Pro Remodeler,
American Builders Quarterly,
Modern Counsel,
American Healthcare Leader
and
Covers:
Architecture and construction, healthcare, general business topics
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
General assignment reporter on a weekly newspaper.
How is social media changing news?
Too much click bait.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Curiosity and integrity are essential qualities. You must also be creative and resilient.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
MS Word.
Why did you become a journalist?
I've always enjoyed writing and I am a naturally curious person.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
There have been so many. Tough to narrow it down to one.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
It's a very competitive business. Have a backup plan in case it doesn't work out and consider cultivating a side hustle.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Any that have no relevance.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Outdoors, walking or gardening.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
No single favorite. I read many different pubs.
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