Ron Burke
Verified
(He/Him)
Covers:
Video games and technology of all types. I love VR!
Doesn't Cover:
I'm not a sports person, beyond UFC. I am not a mobile phone gamer at all.
Editor in Chief of gamingtrend.com
rburke@gamingtrend dot com
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Editor in Chief of ConsoleGold.com
How is social media changing news?
It's making people less informed. They read the headline and not the article.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Adobe Premier / AE, Canon M50, AVerMedia 4K capture rig, stupidly powerful PCs.
Who do you wish followed you?
Anyone who finds what I have to say interesting or entertainment. I'm not picky. ;)
Why did you become a journalist?
I saw a lot of dishonest effort and conflicts of interest in the industry. I wanted to do it honestly.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Nope!
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
(Try to) be patient. Hard work pays off.
When's the best time to pitch you?
During the day. Any time is fine.
What's your favorite drink?
Hydro homie! Water please.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it's easy. Or that it's always fun.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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