Darren Worts on Muck Rack

Darren Worts

(He/Him)
Canada, Vancouver, Victoria
Covers:  Music, Video Games, Movies, Brand Marketing, Television, Science & Tech
Doesn't Cover: Politics
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Calgary Metro

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. My grandpa had one.

How is social media changing news?

It's making news more readily available, but also making it difficult to discern between real journalism and "click-bait".

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

Microsoft Word. Adobe Audition. YouTube. Photoshop. Adobe Premiere. Google. Good ol' fashion telephone.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

The BIG entertainment sites like Collider.com & THR

Why did you become a journalist?

I love storytelling. Knowing more behind the scenes information on things that interest me and being able to vent my own thoughts when I can.

What's the best pitch you ever got?

"This guy can build anything out of LEGO!"

What's your favorite drink?

Water. I know, it's boring. But DAMMIT it's refreshing.

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

Still at my computer, because I built it to also have the ability to play video games.

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

Vice, NYT, IFL Science, National Geographic, PC Gamer, Collider, GamesRadar

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