Ryan Garza on Muck Rack

Ryan Garza

(He/Him)
Chicago, Corpus Christi
As seen in: E. W. Scripps Company, Miami Herald, NewsNation, Wichita Eagle, WAVY-TV (Portsmouth, VA), NewsBreak, Bradenton Herald, The Island Packet, Idaho Statesman, The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC), Rock Hill Herald and
Covers:  Breaking News, Elections, Crime, Politics, Features, Education, Health, Tech, Climate, Music, Border, Online trends, Sports, and much more.
Digital Coordinator and Journalist
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, my grandpa had one.

How is social media changing news?

The free flow of information makes it easier to share information but more difficult to fact-check that information.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email is the best way to pitch stories to me.

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

I have a long list of tools and software I have experience with on my resume.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Never miss an opportunity to learn something new.

What's your favorite drink?

Sierra Mist

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Playing an instrument

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

The Associated Press

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

I can dive into almost any beat.
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