Rocky Swift on Muck Rack

Rocky Swift

Verified
Tokyo
As seen in: Reuters, MSN, MSN Australia, MSN Brasil, MSN Canada, MSN Ireland, MSN New Zealand, MSN Singapore, MSN UK, UOL, Yahoo Entertainment 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
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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?

#yesmovement

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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