William Reilly
(He/Him)
Huntsville
As seen in:
Line Today (Hong Kong),
The New York Times,
The Star (Malaysia),
Comingsoon.it,
Big News Network,
Abandomoviez
Covers:
Race, ethnicity, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, economic development, entrepreneurism, peace, love, and understanding.
Doesn't Cover:
Those that weaken social movements aimed at bettering the lives of the marginalized and oppressed.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I have never worked as a traditional journalist.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
How is social media changing news?
It stresses targeting specific demographics rather than reporting the facts.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Once again, Thomas Fowler.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
You uphold the duty of the informally recognized fourth estate.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I dunno. I hate hashtags.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Succinctly.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I already answered this and repeating it would be more taxing than I believe it's worth.
What's your favorite social network?
I don't have a favorite.
Who do you wish followed you?
Anybody but that looming shadow I can't shake:)
Why did you become a journalist?
To serve what I believe is the common good.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A fictional piece built around the Zapatista revolt of 1994.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
No.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Afternoons
What's the best pitch you ever got?
One on making a film concerning the assassination of Fred Hampton.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
There have been so many...
What's your favorite drink?
Ice tea.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Acrobat, Word, Photoshop, Premiere, DreamWeaver, InCopy, Google Docs...
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
New York Times
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That entertainment cannot help fuel social change.
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