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Sam Stephenson on Muck Rack

Sam Stephenson

(He/Him)
London
Covers:  Men's and women's football
Marketing & Communications Officer for the @London_Cycling

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Features editor on my university magazine, where I covered stories on everything from the best campus coffee to the best Instagram locations

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Nope

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Rita Skeeter

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To illuminate, entertain, and cause trouble

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

WordPress, Abobe Premier Pro and Microsoft Office

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Art de Roche

Why did you become a journalist?

To keep writing and give a voice to those people who seem to always get forgotten about

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

My feature on the work of LGBTQ football teams around the world

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Send all the emails all the time

When's the best time to pitch you?

Always!

What's your favorite drink?

Latte

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

In front of the telly alas!

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

The Athletic

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