Sean Jacobs on Muck Rack

Sean Jacobs

New York
As seen in: The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Herald NMB
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

"Varsity," the student newspaper at the University of Cape Town

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

Bit sized, superficial coverage and a proliferation of "think pieces, but also broadens / diversifies the news / opinion available.

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

No.
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