Scott Dixon
Verified
As seen in:
Candis,
The Daily Mirror,
The Independent (UK),
The Sun,
The Telegraph,
Daily Express,
Sky News,
The Sunday Times,
The Times,
The i Paper,
This is Money
Covers:
Consumer rights, motoring disputes, faulty cars, car dealerships, car finance, private parking charges, retail disputes, refunds, scams & fraud, travel and airlines, energy, subscriptions, complaints
Doesn't Cover:
Politics and party-political commentary, criminal law, family law, employment law, immigration, medical or health advice, investment advice and specialist business-to-business disputes
Consumer Champion | Consumer Editor Candis Magazine | Consumer & Motoring Disputes Expert | Freelance Writer & Author. Views & opinions my own.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
N/A
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Everyone seems to think they are a journalist now. There is no oversight, facts or scrutiny on what is portrayed as truth.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
N/A
What does it mean to be a journalist?
N/A
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Can't recall.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
By email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Laptop, light ring, mobile phone.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Piers Morgan.
Why did you become a journalist?
My background is financial services, compliance and investigations so I have a natural aptitude and flair in scrutinising consumer laws.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
N/A
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be friendly, helpful and approachable - it's not rocket science!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Daytime.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
N/A
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I haven't had a bad pitch.
What's your favorite drink?
I like real ales and a good Spanish red wine.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Outdoors getting fresh air and exercise.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Daily Mail and Which?
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That I am a free consumer advice service. I am 100% self-employed with nobody else to support me and what I do.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.