Scott Morefield on Muck Rack

Scott Morefield

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Bristol
Covers:  Politics, media, current events, trending news
Senior Columnist, Daily Caller. Words in: Townhall, The Federalist, TheBlaze, Breitbart, NRO, Newsweek, The Hill, etc. | Paleoconservative Populist Pragmatist

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

WND was the first major site to publish my work.

How is social media changing news?

Everyone has a voice! I love bringing out other conservative voices (and even liberal ones) by showcasing their Twitter posts in my columns.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

Not sure, but during the election the parody 'Hillary PR Team' had some hilarious tweets. I covered them several times.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

email

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook. I like Twitter and have had an account for a while, but haven't quite gotten the gist of it yet. I'm learning though!

Who do you wish followed you?

President Trump, Ann Coulter, Pat Buchanan, Tucker Carlson, among others!

Why did you become a journalist?

I have strong opinions and I love to write, so it was a great combination for me.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

My high school was so small we didn't have a newspaper. I did win 3rd place in a fiction writing contest in college though.

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

Probably my Breitbart piece on the rise and soon-to-come winning ways of populism, published several months before President Trump's victory.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Write write write, even if it's your own blog at first!

When's the best time to pitch you?

If you want me to cover something, just send me an email anytime.

What's your favorite drink?

Sweet iced tea!

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

On a date with my wife or playing with the kids!

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