Rachel Margret Sun on Muck Rack

Rachel Margret Sun

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(she/they)
Lewiston, Moscow, Pullman
Covers:  Health, science, features, investigative and accountability reporting, state legislature and public safety.
Health Reporter for @NWPBroadcasting, @LewistonTribune and @mpdailynews. Send news tips to rachel.sun@wsu.edu. She/they Bluesky: @rachel-sun.bsky.social

Interview

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To care deeply about telling the truth, and about people and the world around you.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

I really enjoy #stuffjournalistslike

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Mostly spreadsheets to keep stories organized.

Why did you become a journalist?

I became a journalist because I wanted to write, and I wanted to do something that would positively impact the people in my community.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Morning or afternoon. In the evening I'm busy making the newspaper and don't have the time to check my email.

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