Sal DiMaggio
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
NJ.com,
Yahoo,
Hanover Eagle,
Morris NewsBee,
New Jersey Hills Media Group,
The Montclarion,
WMSC-FM (Upper Montclair, NJ)
Covers:
Local news, business, real estate, weather, public safety and more
- Breaking and Trending News Reporter for @njdotcom
- Writer, photographer, storyteller
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I started off as a guest writer at my college newspaper and made my way up to feature editor by the end of the academic year.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No, and I don't plan on it. At least not for professional use. Maybe for fun, who knows.
How is social media changing news?
It's made journalism a two-way street between journalists and citizens. It compels journalists to develop many different digital media skills.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent. Who doesn't like Superman?
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist is about communicating the stories, information and ideas that democratic society needs in order to thrive.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email me at saldimaggio.jrn@gmail.com
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
WordPress, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
It doesn't really matter, as long as I get my work out to as many people as possible.
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist so that I could use my skills and interests, like writing, digital media and news, in a way that serves the public.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
My high school newspaper was a class, so I only was part of it for a year. I wrote explanatory news as well as school news and features.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I did a profile on a professor who came to the United States from Ukraine because of the Russian invasion, and I was able to tell his story.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Determination is key. You have to chase after what you need and want. Also, know how to use digital tools in order to best tell a story.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time of day is fine, but I'll get back to you the fastest after 1:00 p.m.
What's your favorite drink?
Lemonade
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Hanging out with friends
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Wall Street Journal
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Many people think education is boring or doesn't affect them, but it actually affects our future and the way our society is shaped.
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