Peter Madsen on Muck Rack

Peter Madsen

(He/Him)
  • Pro Tempore Instructor, University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication
Portland
As seen in: The New York Times, Nature, Wiley Online Library, The Toronto Star, U.S. News and World Report, The Seattle Times, Miami Herald, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Charlotte Observer, Cell Press and
Covers:  I've covered many beats, including the outdoors, fitness, aging, nonprofits, arts & entertainment and human interest.
Midwestern New Yorker decompressing in Oregon.
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How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email is great for story pitching.

Why did you become a journalist?

I love telling people's stories.

When's the best time to pitch you?

The best time to pitch me is between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

When I'm not at a computer, I'm mostly likely riding my bike, either to an assignment or to a race!
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