Scott Johnson

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Copywriter and Journalist, Lagniappe

Alabama, Mobile

Crime and Justice, Education, U.S. Regional

As seen in: Lagniappe, PR Newswire, Carroll Daily Times Herald

Investigative Reporter / Digital Editor @lagniappe_daily • Ultimate 🥏 • Dad/Husband

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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, my family had a working suitcase typewriter when I was growing up.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is empowering reporters with a greater ability to connect with potential sources and to aggregate and fact-check information.

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Diversify your knowledge base. Great reporters are ones who can couple a specific niche/topic/hobby/passion with news writing.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Wednesday morning. This is due to weekly deadlines for print publication.

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

A lawncare company tried to pitch an article about the top cities for Mardi Gras and listed my city as the worst.

What's your favorite drink?

Bourbon on rocks.

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Scott Johnson

Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

How is social media changing news?

What's your favorite social network?

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

When's the best time to pitch you?

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

What's your favorite drink?

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Scott Johnson

Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

How is social media changing news?

What's your favorite social network?

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

When's the best time to pitch you?

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

What's your favorite drink?

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Get in touch with Scott