Wesley Brown on Muck Rack

Wesley Brown

Little Rock
As seen in: The Daily Record (Little Rock, AR), CNN, TIME, Yahoo Canada, Yahoo News Malaysia, The Epoch Times, Yahoo, Civil Eats, NewsBreak, KNWA-TV (Fayetteville, AR), Talk Business & Politics and
Publisher & longtime news reporter. Loves puppies, golf & running. 3-time winner of Cowtown Marathon & other footraces.
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Tulsa World newspaper.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

The story you are working on may be old news by the time it is finished.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Edgar Allen Poe

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being true to yourself and telling the truth.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

By email or phone.

What's your favorite social network?

LinkedIn.com

Who do you wish followed you?

Jesus Christ.

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

Hope High School (Arkansas). Sports Editor.

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

Tulsa Riots coverage at Tulsa World.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Keep learning.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Before 9 a.m.
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