Shelley Smith on Muck Rack

Shelley Smith

  • President, Premier Rapport, Inc.
Virginia
Covers:  Workplace culture, organizational design, leadership development, employee engagement, Predictive Index, leadership coaching
Doesn't Cover: I am a consultant, not a journalist.
Saving organizations money, solving executive problems, and driving profitability with strategic insights and leadership coaching.

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Money Inc.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yes

How is social media changing news?

checking more sources and being on top quicker

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Research, Teaching, Providing insight to others, sharing of information

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

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

direct and email

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

top news, headlines and HARO

What's your favorite social network?

LinkedIN

Who do you wish followed you?

Huffington

Why did you become a journalist?

credibility

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

Culture Matters on Forbes

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Remain relevant

What's the best pitch you ever got?

Hasn't happened yet

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

na

What's your favorite drink?

grande skinny vanilla latte, no foam, add whip at Starbucks

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Forbes

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

na

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