SaMya Overall
Verified
(She/Her)
As seen in:
Outlier Media,
Detroit Free Press,
Flipboard,
WXYZ-TV (Southfield, MI),
Modern Farmer,
Chalkbeat,
Ms. Magazine,
Popular Resistance,
Traverse City Record-Eagle,
Bridge Michigan,
The State News
and
Covers:
arts, culture, mental health, transportation, community concerns, connection gaps in Detroit, music, fashion, entertainment
Doesn't Cover:
housing, science, local government, state government, auto
(she/her) women’s basketball lover | I make journalism fun and accessible for @media_outlier
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I first worked at The State News as a reporter, copy editor and finally editor-in-chief. Outlier Media is my first professional job.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No! Though I’ve always wanted to try one just for fun.
How is social media changing news?
Social media means people get their news quicker, and often without proper fact checks. But it's made people more connected.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer to be emailed, and to have a clear understanding of why I should consider the story based on my newsroom's audience.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Otter for interview transcripts, ChatGPT for alt text and social caption writing, Google Suite tools and Hootsuite for social.
Who do you wish followed you?
I wish more musicians and people in the entertainment industry followed me. In due time...
When's the best time to pitch you?
Early in the morning, before the 10 a.m. hour. Preferably on Mondays or Thursdays.
What's your favorite drink?
I love sweet tea in the warmer months, but my go-to is hot chocolate in the winter.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Either at a local coffee shop or the library. Likely reading or watching sitcoms.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.