Polly Blitzer
Verified
(She/Her)
As seen in:
MSN,
The New York Times,
Yahoo Life,
MSN South Africa,
TIME,
Yahoo Canada,
Time Out New York,
Flipboard,
Yahoo Sports Canada,
Allure
and
Covers:
Beauty industry, tech, business, health, wellness, sustainability
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
editor at Marie Claire
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being part of finding and sharing meaningful stories
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Voice notes, transcription apps for long interviews
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Why did you become a journalist?
I was the kid who was too curious and asked too many questions. I also love to write.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I was a reporter
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My first byline
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
say yes to opportunities
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time
What's your favorite drink?
almond milk latte
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Some people are skeptics about efficacy
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.