Tyler Dedrick on Muck Rack

Tyler Dedrick

(He/Him)
Charleston, Phoenix
As seen in: Mountain State Spotlight, Associated Press, SFGate, Chron, Flipboard, Wisconsin Inno, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, San Francisco Chronicle, The San Diego Union-Tribune, Houston Chronicle, Seattle PI and
Covers:  Local government, community news, religion, start-ups, investigations
Doesn't Cover: Sports
Audience Manager, @mtnstspotlight. Fan of public parks, public libraries and public records. WI 🐮➡️IL 🌆➡️AZ🌵➡️WV 🖼️ Opinions my own.
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How is social media changing news?

Social media has fragmented "news"--it's less mass media, more conversation--of what "news" is and who has authority to tell the "news."

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email. I check my email every day and will respond to all pitches.

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

Google Paid and Organic tools; Adobe Creative Suite; Ahrefs; Hootsuite

What's your favorite social network?

Reddit. It's a good way to plug in to niche communities.

Why did you become a journalist?

Stories have a powerful affect on people's minds and can affect behavior. We need to make sure we're harnessing that power for good.

What's your favorite drink?

Brandy Old Fashion, Sour

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

The Atlantic.
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