Coffee with a Journalist
221 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratings"Coffee with a Journalist" features candid conversations with top tier journalists.
Each week OnePitch Co-Founder, Beck Bamberger, speaks 1:1 with editors, reporters, and journalists to uncover their publicist pet peeves, favorite books, outlook on the future of journalism, and more. Sometimes, we even drink coffee.
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Episodes
Ben Stegner, MakeUseOf
June 01, 2021 10:30 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBToday, we’re chatting with Ben Stegner, a Deputy Editor and Onboarding Manager for MakeUseOf. Ben oversees the Android, iOS, and Mac sections. He's been covering tech tutorials, video game recommendations, and more as a professional writer for over six years. Ben originally started his career in IT and began writing in 2016 for Nintendo Life. During the episode, Ben tells us more about his role and the many responsibilities he has, why he tends to delete all the pitches he receives, where...
Victoria Song, Gizmodo
May 25, 2021 10:30 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBToday we sit down with Victoria Song, a Consumer Tech Reporter for Gizmodo. Victoria covers the news, product reviews, and in-depth features surrounding consumer tech products. Before joining Gizmodo, she was the Wearables and Smart Home Editor at PC Magazine. During the episode today, Victoria talks about the madness surrounding CES, how she organizes her sources in her inbox, how she approaches reviewing consumer products, her simple rule for email follow-ups, and more.
Terry Stanley, Adweek
May 18, 2021 10:30 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBThis week we’re joined by Terry Stanley, a Senior Editor for Adweek. In her role, Terry covers consumer trends, cannabis marketing, meat alternatives, pop culture, challenger brands and creativity. Prior to Adweek, Terry was a freelance writer for the LA Times, Mashable, and Brandweek. She has also appeared on The Today Show, CNBC, VH1, Fox News and other media outlets to talk about advertising, product placement and entertainment merchandise. During the episode today, Terry talks about o...
Jacob Bell, BioPharma Dive
May 11, 2021 10:30 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week we’re joined by Jacob Bell, a senior reporter for BioPharma Dive. In his role, Jacob covers the FDA, big pharma, and drugmakers. He has held positions at Industry Dive including reporter and associate editor and has reported for other notable outlets including The Deal, TheStreet, and McClatchy. On the episode, Jacob tells us about pitches that grab his attention and ones that completely miss the mark, his preference for sources using bullets, his hopefulness for the future of j...
Jane Thier, CFO Dive
May 04, 2021 10:30 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBToday on Coffee with a Journalist, we’re chatting with Jane Thier, an associate editor for CFO Dive. Jane covers the news surrounding financial executives from major companies to politics and universities. She previously worked for Sauce Magazine, SmartAsset, and Thunderfoot as an editorial intern. During the episode, Jane tells us more about the various publications underneath Industry Dive, how often she is producing stories and what she includes in them, what she values in a pitch, and...
Brena Nath, HousingWire
April 27, 2021 10:30 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBToday on the show, we’re joined by Brena Nath, a managing editor for HousingWire Plus. In her role, Brena breaks down the daily news cycle for insights and analysis around the housing industry. Her coverage aims to connect, build relationships, and spotlight top industry voices. Brena has worked on both sides of the aisle throughout her career not only as a reporter and editor but also as a PR and community manager. During the episode, Brena talks more about HousingWire’s general coverage...
Simon Cohen, Digital Trends
April 20, 2021 10:30 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBOn today’s episode, we’re joined by Simon Cohen, a contributing editor for Digital Trends’ Entertainment and Home Theater sections. Simon covers consumer technology including audio and video products. He has been a journalist for over 15 years and has written previously for VentureBeat and OZY. During the interview, Simon shares more about being a technology reviewer and the influx of products he receives, how he reads every email that lands in his inbox, his favorite Danish drama on Netf...
Erika Wheless, Digiday
April 13, 2021 10:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBToday on Coffee with a Journalist, we’re joined by Erika Wheless, a Commerce Reporter for Digiday. Erika reports around content and commerce including stories about platform shopping experiences, eCommerce data privacy, and tech’s impact on eCommerce. During the episode, Erika tells us about her coffee upbringings, her fascination with social media platforms entering the e-commerce space, her proudest moments as a journalist, and more.
Steven Aquino, Contributor
April 06, 2021 10:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBToday on Coffee with a Journalist, we’re joined by Steven Aquino, a freelance journalist, and contributor to Forbes, TechCrunch, and Macworld. Steven covers technology, accessibility, special education, and more. He’s been a journalist since 2013 and writes a weekly column at Forbes about accessibility and assistive technology as a part of their diversity and inclusion coverage. During the episode today, Steven tells us about his unique perspective when it comes to writing about accessibi...
Tomio Geron, Protocol
March 30, 2021 10:30 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBOn today’s episode, Tomio Geron, a Senior Reporter for Protocol, joins us. Tomio writes about technology with a focus on fintech. He has an extensive journalistic background and has previously written for The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Dow Jones VentureWire, and Red Herring. Tomio starts by sharing more about Protocol’s focus as a news outlet, a pitch he received about an FDA-approved product, answers an audience question about the best way to approach him with a story, and more.
Lydia Dishman, Fast Company
March 23, 2021 10:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBToday, we’re joined by Lydia Dishman, a regular contributor to Fast Company. Lydia writes about the intersection of tech, leadership, and innovation. Lydia has been an independent journalist since 2009 and previously wrote for SC Magazine, CBS Interactive, and USA Today. Lydia shares details about surveys and sample sizes, one of her recent pieces about the places to work at home, shares praise about her Fast Company co-workers, and much more.
Emily Canal, Insider
March 16, 2021 10:30 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBToday, Emily Canal from Insider joins us on the podcast. Emily is a senior reporter at Insider covering entrepreneurship around small business and strategy. Prior to joining Insider, Emily was a reporter for Inc. Magazine and Forbes. On the episode, Emily dives right into the stories she’s covering and reporting on, subject lines that catch her attention, some of her recent favorite books, and so much more.
Mar Masson Maack, The Next Web
March 09, 2021 11:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBToday, Mar Masson Maack from The Next Web joins us. Mar is the Editor of Growth Quarters and Podium at The Next Web and joined the outlet in 2017. During today’s episode, Mar tells us more about the tie in between Growth Quarters and Podium and The Next Web, the percentage of pitches in his inbox, how he analyzes pitches and sources, and more.
Heather Somerville, The Wall Street Journal
March 02, 2021 11:30 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBOur guest on the show today is Heather Somerville, a technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal. Heather joined The Journal in 2019 and covers venture capital and finance. Heather started her career in 2007 with The Charlotte Observer and has previously reported on the tech industry for Reuters and the Bay Area News Group, including the San Jose Mercury News. Today, Heather shares more about her openness to Zoom “coffee meetings,” her passion for writing a particular type of story,...
Alejandro de la Garza, TIME
February 23, 2021 11:30 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBToday, Alejandro de la Garza, a Reporter for TIME Magazine, joins us on the podcast. Alejandro joined TIME in 2018 and he writes on science and tech - most recently surrounding the technological implementation of various tools and strategies to combat COVID-19. During the episode, Alejandro explains more about his unique title and how it relates to the magazine, why he appreciates follow-ups, what topics he’s sick of being pitched, and more.
David Carnoy, CNET
February 16, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBToday we’re joined by David Carnoy, an Executive Editor for CNET. David joined CNET in April 2000 and covers gadgets, tech, and e-publishing. David started his career in 1989 as an editorial assistant and has held other positions including editorial director and senior editor. On the episode today, David tells us more about how many gadgets he receives for review, what and when he prefers to hear about products, his career as a novelist, and more.
Brit Morse, Inc.
February 09, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBToday’s guest is Brit Morse, an assistant editor for Inc. Magazine. Brit joined Inc. in September 2017 and covers startups, entrepreneurship, and access to capital. Aside from writing, she is also a violinist and is learning how to play the guitar. During the episode, Brit tells us more about her recent conversations with employment lawyers, how she follows up with sources, her occasional interview with founders, and more.
Dom Nicastro, CMSWire
January 27, 2021 18:46 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBToday on the show, Dom Nicastro, a senior reporter for CMSWire and Reworked, sits down for a sip of coffee. Dom joined Simpler Media Group in 2014 and covers digital customer experience technology and strategies for the digital workplace and employee experience. He is also currently a Saturday morning radio show host for the North Shore Sports Desk on 104.9. Previously, Dom was a managing editor and freelance healthcare editor. During today’s episode, Dom talks about his technology discon...
Bryan Walsh, Axios
January 26, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBBryan Walsh, Axios’s Future Correspondent, joins us on the show today. Bryan joined Axios in February 2020 and covers emerging technology and the trends shaping geopolitics, work, warfare, and more. Additionally, he writes the twice-weekly Axios Future newsletter. Bryan has been a reporter and writer since 2001 when he started at TIME Magazine, he helped launch OneZero on Medium, and is the author of “End Times: A Brief Guide to the End of the World” available on Amazon. Today, Bryan shar...
Sissi Cao, The Observer
January 19, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBToday, we’re joined by Sissi Cao, a Business and Tech Reporter for Observer. She joined the team in October of 2017 and covers major news and updates surrounding power players including Tesla, SpaceX, Toyota, Amazon, and Uber. She’s also worked for Trusted Insight as a Finance Editor and for Capital News Service as a Business Reporter and Web Designer. Sissi talks about one of the most interesting cold pitches she received on the show today, the Slack channel her team uses for PR pitches,...
Christine Hall, Crunchbase News
January 12, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBWe’re joined by Christine Hall from Crunchbase News on today’s episode. Christine has been a Contributing Writer for Crunchbase News since April of 2020 covering startups and venture capital with a focus on venture-backed companies, entrepreneurs, trend pieces, and funding announcements. She started her career as a reporter for The Houston Business Journal in 2002. On the episode today, Christine tells us about her process for reading, responding, and forwarding emails to colleagues, how...
Caroline Haskins, BuzzFeed News
January 05, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBToday, on the 50th episode of Coffee with a Journalist, we’re joined by Caroline Haskins from BuzzFeed News. Caroline has been a Technology Reporter at BuzzFeed News since 2019. Prior to then, she was a staff writer for Motherboard and an Editorial Intern at The Outline. During the episode, Caroline tells us about her process for finding unique stories to cover, how hectic her inbox can be, a major story she broke during the George Floyd protests, and more.
Erin Griffith, The New York Times
December 22, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBToday’s guest is none other than Erin Griffith from The New York Times. Erin has been a Correspondent for NYT since 2018. She currently reports on technology start-ups and venture capital from the San Francisco bureau. Erin has also been with many other notable news outlets including Wired, Fortune, and Adweek. During the episode, Erin tells us about the type of stories she’s been focusing on at NYT, the importance of subject lines, one of her favorite stories she’s written, and more.
Michael Liedtke, Associated Press
December 15, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBJoining us today is veteran journalist, Michael Liedtke from the Associated Press. Michael has been a business/tech writer for AP since April of 2000. He covers a wide range of tech businesses from Google and Yahoo to Netflix and Twitter. Additionally, Michael covers the issues affecting technology and society, including stories on privacy and innovation. During today’s episode, Michael talks about why he’s more likely to read an email he receives, his feelings on local journalism, and m...
Mohana Ravindranath, Politico
December 08, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBMohana Ravindranath has been a reporter for Politico since 2017 and currently covers and tracks evolving stories within HealthTech, data privacy, algorithms, and the digital divide. Prior to 2017, Mohana worked for notable news outlets such as The Washington Post, Business Insider, and The Daily Pennsylvanian. Mohana tells us more about her “chaotic” inbox filled with over 50,000 emails, how she separates “buzz” from real news, the complexity of covering the eHealth industry, her role as a ...
David Jeans, Forbes
December 01, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBOn today’s show, we’re joined by David Jeans, a tech reporter for Forbes Magazine. He joined the publication in March of 2020. His previous experience includes covering WeWork, real estate tech startups, and commercial real estate for The Real Deal. David tells us more about how he responds to pitches (or lack thereof), where the best stories tend to come from and how to catch his attention with an exclusive, one of his favorite books, and more.
Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins, Business Insider
November 24, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBToday on the show, we’re chatting with Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins. Jennifer is an entrepreneur and small business reporter for Business Insider. She joined the publication in 2018 and prior to then, she was a blogger, social media coordinator, stylist, makeup artist, and freelance writer. Jennifer tells us about how she prioritizes her daily schedule, what she looks for most in a pitch, how important pitch subject lines are, the types of pieces she tends to write, and more.
Julia Boorstin, CNBC
November 17, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBOn today’s show, we’re joined by Julia Boorstin, a senior media & entertainment correspondent for CNBC. Julia joined CNBC in 2006 as an on-air correspondent and previously reported for Fortune Magazine. Today, Julia shares about the 100s of emails she received per day as a broadcast reporter, her preference for the type of pitches she wants to receive, how and why she started the Disruptor 50 list, how different it is pitching a broadcast reporter versus a digital reporter, the specific typ...
Maya Shwayder, Contributor
November 10, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBMaya Shwayder joins us on the show today. Maya is a freelance writer and most recently was a privacy and tech reporter for Digital Trends. She has extensive experience reporting from various locations including New York, Berlin, Washington D.C., and Boston. On the episode today, Maya tells us about her recent gig at Digital Trends, how long she spends reviewing pitches that she also places into one of two categories, a recent pitch subject line that caught her attention and why, and lots mo...
Aaron Pressman, Fortune
October 27, 2020 07:30 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBWe’re joined by Aaron Pressman on today’s show. Aaron is a senior technology writer for Fortune magazine and the co-author of Data Sheet - a daily newsletter covering tech news. Aaron joined Fortune in March of 2016 and previously reported for Yahoo!, Bloomberg, and Reuters. On the show today, Aaron tells us more about his newsletter, “the Data Sheet,” his latest coverage surrounding 5G, the ways a perfect pitch can be crafted for his writing interests, and more.
John Biggs, Gizmodo
October 20, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBToday, we’re joined by John Biggs, the Editor-in-Chief of Gizmodo magazine. John’s tenure in journalism has spanned 17 years including his past roles at The New York Times, TechCrunch, and CoinDesk. Not only is John a well-known journalist but he’s also an entrepreneur and author, and most recently launched his newest book, “Get Funded - The Startup Entrepreneur’s Guide to Seriously Successful Fundraising.” On today’s episode, John shares about his early days at Gizmodo, his thoughts on wha...
Peter Adams, Marketing Dive
October 13, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBOn today’s episode, we’re joined by Peter Adams, a reporter for Marketing Dive - an umbrella company of Industry Dive. Peter’s coverage includes news, updates, and cultural trends in the marketing industry and most recently has written about the industry shifts due to COVID-19, marketing amidst social movements, and generational consumer behavior. Today, Peter shares about his favorite canned coffee, what makes Marketing Dive’s daily newsletter unique, the types of stories you can pitch him...
Kate Clark, The Information
October 06, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBToday’s guest is Kate Clark, a reporter for The Information covering venture capital and startups. Kate joined The Information in January of 2020 and was previously a reporter for TechCrunch breaking some of the biggest stories to hit the venture capital industry. On the episode today, Kate shares insight about her process for identifying sources in her inbox, where and who she gets her story ideas from, the peaks and valleys of reporting, and more.
Olivia Solon, NBC News
September 29, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBOn today’s episode, we’re joined by Olivia Solon, the editor of tech investigations for NBC News. She has previously worked at news outlets including The Guardian, Bloomberg, and WiRED. Olivia gives us an in-depth look into her inbox “shit-show”, she shares more about her recent coverage surrounding Facebook and racial bias claims, why she prefers tips over press releases and pitches, and more.
Mary Ann Azevedo, FinLedger
September 22, 2020 18:55 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBOn the show today, we’re joined by Mary Ann Azevedo, the managing editor for FinLedger - a fintech-focused media brand designed for financial services professionals. Mary Ann has been a journalist for over 20 years serving as a reporter and editor, most recently with Forbes and Crunchbase News. Mary Ann talks about her new role and building a team at FinLedger, juggling writing, editing, and being a mom, her coverage on startups and how fintech is evolving, and more.
Samson Amore, TheWrap
September 15, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBToday’s guest is Samson Amore, a technology reporter for The Wrap where he covers tech, esports, podcasts, and gaming. Samson previously reported for the Los Angeles Business Journal and worked for notable news outlets including NPR and the Boston Globe. During the show, Samson tells us about his love of drinking coffee, the growth of The Wrap, the types of pitches that are helpful, how much of his stories include pitches, and more.
Rob Pegoraro, Fast Company
September 08, 2020 07:30 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBOn today’s show, we’re joined by Rob Pegoraro, a contributor to Fast Company, Yahoo Tech Finance, Wirecutter, and the Washington Post. Rob has been a journalist for over 20 years, and now covers computers, gadgets, and consumer-tech related news. Rob shares his insights surrounding data privacy, how he thinks about the broader view of a pitch related to a story he’s working on, why he hasn’t created a TikTok video yet, and more.
Ilyse Liffreing, Ad Age
September 01, 2020 07:30 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBOn today’s show, we’re joined by Ilyse Liffreing, the social media editor and reporter at Ad Age. Ilyse has served previous roles at NBC News and Digiday, and now covers the latest news surrounding social media, prominent platforms, and the emerging landscape. Ilyse shares with us how many hundreds of emails she receives daily, why she has to read every pitch in her inbox, the components of a good pitch that fit her beat, and more.
Ben Schiller, CoinDesk
August 25, 2020 07:30 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBOn today’s show, we’re joined by Ben Schiller, the managing editor for features and opinions at CoinDesk. Ben has over 20 years of experience in business and tech journalism serving previous roles at Fast Company and BREAKERMAG. Today, Ben dives into the 3 segments of CoinDesk’s audience, his focus on feature articles and trend stories, why pitches must be topical and newsworthy, BREAKERMAG’s former “furry” mascot, and more.
Katherine Foley, Quartz
August 18, 2020 07:30 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBOn today’s show, we’re joined by Katherine Foley, a health and science reporter for Quartz. Katherine focuses on stories surrounding age-related health and aging populations and most recently has been covering these types of stories related to COVID-19. Today, Katherine tells us about how Quartz approaches COVID-19 coverage, how she organizes pitches in her inbox, why you shouldn’t pitch her personal email, her free personal newsletter, and more.
Joel Shannon, USA Today
August 11, 2020 07:30 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBOn today’s show, we’re joined by Joel Shannon, a reporter for USA Today’s Nation Now team. Joel covers trending news stories including weather, health, and national news, and recently has covered stories about COVID-19. On the episode, Joel shares about the unique way Now News works with local news publications, why pitching him might be tough, how he works with beat writers from USA Today, and more.
Joshua Pinkay, Obvious Magazine
August 04, 2020 07:30 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBOn today’s show, we’re joined by Joshua Pinkay, a senior editor for Obvious Magazine as well as SoCal Magazine. For Obvious Magazine, Joshua covers various entertainment topics from interviews and personal profiles to news and updates within the industry. And for SoCal Magazine, he covers events, news, and human-interest stories with notable members of the Southern California community. On the show today, Joshua tells us about his focus on human interest-oriented stories, his approach to cr...
Macy Williams, POPSUGAR
July 28, 2020 07:30 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBOn today’s show, we’re joined by Macy Williams, a senior shopping editor for POPSUGAR. As her bio says she, “literally shops for a living,” and writes about the best fashion, beauty, fitness, and home products. On the episode, Macy shares about the hundreds of pitches she receives and how relevant they are to her beat, the ways she builds relationships with PR pros, and more.
Katharine Schwab, Fast Company
July 21, 2020 07:30 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBOn today’s show, we’re joined by Katharine Schwab, the deputy editor of Fast Company’s technology section. Katharine covers large tech companies and how technology affects everyday consumers. Katharine talks about her transition from writer to editor, the importance of having a good subject line to grab her attention, how the tech team at Fast Company decides what stories to write about, and more.
Robert Archer, CE Pro
July 14, 2020 07:30 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBOn today’s show, we’re joined by Robert Archer, senior editor at CE Pro Magazine, and Tech Editor for Commercial Integrator, a sister pub to CE Pro. Robert covers a wide range of consumer electronics including audio, TVs, computer electronics, and more. Robert shares the types of stories CE Pro covers as a trade publication, the types of tech products he covers for the magazine, what he enjoys most about his job, and more.
Eugene Kim, Business Insider
July 07, 2020 07:30 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBOn today’s show, we’re joined by Eugene Kim, the chief tech correspondent at Business Insider. Eugene specializes in covering Amazon and e-commerce. Eugene talks about his unique approach to covering one of the most profitable tech companies, his interest in seeking out data-driven stories, why pitches should be short and to the point, and more.
Alana Hope Levinson, MEL Magazine
July 01, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBAlana Hope Levinson, the deputy editor for MEL Magazine, sits down with us this week on the show. Alana tells us how the magazine got its start and by who, she shares the types of stories that interest her most, how you can pitch the rest of the editorial team stories and shares about one of her recent articles surrounding liquor stores and quarantine.
Sara Jerde, Adweek
June 23, 2020 07:30 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBThis week we're joined by Sara Jerde, publishing editor for Adweek. Sara gives an inside look into her favorite animal from childhood til now, her role covering the media industry, how she talks to sources daily, the effects COVID-19 has had on the newsroom, and more.
Adam Popescu, Freelance Journalist
June 16, 2020 07:30 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBOn the show this week we sit down with Adam Popescu, freelance journalist featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, Businessweek, and more. Adam talks about writing human-centric stories, his preference for building relationships with sources, his thoughts on local news, what's like being a freelance journalist, and more!
Brenda Stolyar, Mashable
June 09, 2020 07:30 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBOn the show for today, we sit down with Brenda Stolyar from Mashable. Brenda gives us an inside look into pitches she likes to receive, the "crazy" story angles she works on at Mashable, her love for reading and lots more.