Thor Benson
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Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
In some cases, it's replacing it.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To write about the things you care about
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer someone knows my work and explains why they chose to contact me specifically.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
PGP
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Elon Musk, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Laura Poitras, John Cleese, John Oliver
Why did you become a journalist?
Writing is the only thing I'm good at
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, but I worked at the local paper while in high school.
When's the best time to pitch you?
11am-4pm PST
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