A Candid Conversation with a Journalist (Part 1) – From Student Reporter to Editor
08.20.2025 – What do journalists think about being pitched story ideas? How can you increase the likelihood your local newspapers will run your story? In July I met up with Carol Broyles at a Johnson City, Tenn. Starbucks for a sit-down chat. I wanted you to hear the perspective of what someone who works at a local newspaper thinks about receiving press releases. She also offered tips on working with newspaper staff.