Wilson Smith
Verified
As seen in:
News Corp Australia,
News.com.au,
ACS Publications,
American Chemical Society,
The Daily Telegraph,
The Herald Sun,
The Australian,
The Courier-Mail,
Perth Now,
The West Australian,
Gold Coast Bulletin
and
Covers:
NRL & SuperCoach NRL news
@telegraph_sport / @codenrl writer, @SuperCoachNRL Draft Expert & @SeaEagles tragic. I pretty much only tweet about NRL. All opinions my own.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Working for a radio station in Bathurst, was an awesome learning experience!
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Never had the opportunity.
How is social media changing news?
Giving people access to news on the go means the media has to act much faster.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Nothing beats #covfefe
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
By email! Currently at wilson.smith@news.com.au or wilson_smith@hotmail.com
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Trends is my biggest tool, great for picking out the best keywords and spotting trending topics!
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter. The NRL twitter community is awesome. Reddit is growing on me though...
Who do you wish followed you?
Blink-182
Why did you become a journalist?
Mostly because of my passion and strong opinions on sport and the NRL
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
My school didn't have one unfortunately.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
SuperCoach Draft content.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Learn as many digital skills as possible! Even if it seems very niche.
When's the best time to pitch you?
In the morning!
What's your favorite drink?
Pepsi Max, can't go wrong!
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Watching the footy, playing video games, at the pub or the gym
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
IGN have awesome games content!
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Video Games are awesome and media shouldn't shy away from it.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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