Shannon Gausepohl
New Jersey
As seen in:
The Daily Dot,
Business News Daily
Covers:
Reviews for streaming services
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
The Sun Newspaper in South Jersey covering four towns
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, a long time ago.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Peter Parker
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To tell the truth when people are most afraid to tell it
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email only, please
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter or Instagram
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I worked on a story on the Jersey Devil at my first job and it was beyond fun.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I had a parent pitch me about their incredible kid, it was amazing.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
There are so many, but any that have nothing to do with my beat. Just blind pitches.
What's your favorite drink?
Shaken espresso with oatmilk. I could drink 10 a day.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
The beach.
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