Toby Saunders on Muck Rack

Toby Saunders

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(He/Him)
Bath, England
Covers:  Video games, Film, TV (including anime), Metal and Rock Music, Sport, Science, and Tech. Including reviews, lists, features, opinion pieces, news, and guides.
Freelance writer for @RadioTimesGames. Bylines @sciencefocus, Nintendo Life, TechRaptor, Pocket Tactics, and more. Spurs + Bath City!

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

My first paid job as a journalist was writing reviews for what is now V13. It didn't pay much, but it was fun.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Sadly not

How is social media changing news?

People are getting news in bitesize chunks, headlines are more important than ever

What does it mean to be a journalist?

A dream fulfilled and a passion satiated.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

However the editor likes to pitch is the way I prefer

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

Wordpress, Microsoft Office, basic image editing software, Google Docs

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Why did you become a journalist?

I became a journalist to write about and analyze film, TV, video games, music, and more.

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

When's the best time to pitch you?

Any time during the day

What's your favorite drink?

Soft drinks, possibly root beer

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Playing video games, at the cinema, or watching football

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

The Gamer, GamesRadar+, BBC Sport, Football London

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