Jeff Stein on Muck Rack

Jeff Stein

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Washington, D.C.
Covers:  espionage, national security, foreign policy, military affairs, army, fbi, foreign policy, counterinsurgency, nsa, dhs, dni, espionage, spies, pentagon, terrorism, cia, war, counterterrorism, navy
Doesn't Cover: consumer affairs, gadgets, entertainment
Longtime DC intel scribe--Newsweek, WaPo, CQ, UPI, magazines, books. Founding Editor, SpyTalk.co. Podcast: mswmedia.com/show/spytalk

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Virginia Sentinel

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yes!

How is social media changing news?

I dunno. Not for the better, probably.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

William Boot

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It's a calling.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

email

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

Word, Firefox, Safari

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Charlize Theron

Why did you become a journalist?

To teach.

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

Yes. General assignment.

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

What Makes a Perfect Spy Tick?

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

read history.

When's the best time to pitch you?

anytime, by email only, pls.

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