Robert Robillard
Verified
As seen in:
A Concord Carpenter,
Boston.com,
The Boston Globe,
Times Union (Albany),
Pro Tool Reviews,
Tool Box Buzz
Covers:
tool reviews, Tool testing, construction news, new products, best practices in the construction industry, woodworking, DIY projects, How-To Projects, Video coverage
Carpenter and Editor of AConcordCarpenter.com enjoys using his knowledge & experience to help and educate on best practices in the remodeling industry
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
cant remember
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes
How is social media changing news?
Lots of fake news and hype - not verified by actual journalists
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
none
What does it mean to be a journalist?
not sure
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
unk
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
MS Word and IMovie
What's your favorite social network?
IG
Who do you wish followed you?
all my competitors
Why did you become a journalist?
I didn't it just happened
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
no
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Build America
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Content, Content, Content
When's the best time to pitch you?
anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Irwin tools - coverage of their NEW Marples tools release. Took us to Venice Italy for 3-days
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Asked to do a review on womens clothing
What's your favorite drink?
bourbon
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Jobsite
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
NYT
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
niche
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