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Vivian Vassos on Muck Rack

Vivian Vassos

Verified
(She/Her)
Toronto
Covers:  Everything lifestyle, from food to fashion to wellness and beauty, with a special focus on travel.
all things travel, style and wellness; expert content creator; global citizen

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Executive assistant to the editor in chief

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yes

How is social media changing news?

It is adding to the more immediate conversation; bringing more quickly attention to what's going on

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means sharing inspiration for thought and for action, whether it's to travel to a new place or make a change to your health

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

by email

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

MacBook; iphone; Google; social media; Asana; InDesign

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

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

Yearbook

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

A story on the foodie movement featuring BIPOC women of the Canadian Prairies

When's the best time to pitch you?

I'm not accepting pitches currently

What's your favorite drink?

Gin & Tonic

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

with my family

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

Travel + Leisure

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

That it's all fun and games

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