Debra Borchardt
New York
As seen in:
LinkedIn,
Forbes,
CNBC,
Los Angeles Times,
Yahoo Finance,
Green Entrepreneur,
Seeking Alpha,
Ad Age,
Nasdaq,
Benzinga
and
Covers:
cannabis, financial markets, publicly traded companies
Co-Founder, Former Executive Editor of the Award-Winning cannabis financial site @GreenMarketRpt. 4x SNL extra and according to my son - the Best Mom Ever.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Intern at CNBC for Squawk Box.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, I've used a typewriter and that goes hand in hand with liquid paper or white-out. It was a beautiful day when computers came along.
How is social media changing news?
It moves much faster.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Bridget Jones. I can identify with her self doubt and desire to be better.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Every day is different and I feel that I can sometimes make a difference when I report a story well.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
By email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I use Final Cut Server, Word, Outlook, a desktop, a laptop, an iPhone 4. I use an IFB, a hard drive, a stick mic and lots of makeup.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook, but its startin to make me crazy with the ads.
Who do you wish followed you?
Barack Obama. I could help him out with a thing or two.
Why did you become a journalist?
I worked in the securities biz and loved it. But it changed and it became no fun. It's more fun to talk about the market than be in the mark.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I was a photographer for my high school year book.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A story on cannabis helping autistic children.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't be shy.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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