Rocky Swift
Verified
As seen in:
Reuters,
MSN,
MSN Australia,
MSN Brasil,
MSN Canada,
MSN Ireland,
MSN Money Canada,
MSN New Zealand,
MSN Philippines,
MSN Singapore,
MSN UK
and
Covers:
healthcare, pharma, biotech
Doesn't Cover:
gadgets, zoos
Reuters correspondent. Ex State Dept., Bloomberg News. Economics, FX and pro wrestling enthusiast. Opinions own.
@rockyswift.bsky.social
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Charlotte Sun Herald
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
How is social media changing news?
I'm not sure yet.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Rick Bragg
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Responsibility
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
e-mail
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
The usual
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
realmickfoley
Why did you become a journalist?
I like novelty.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Nope.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Japanese economy, currency stories
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Learn to spell
When's the best time to pitch you?
afternoons
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