Coffee with a Journalist

Welcome back to another episode of "Coffee with a Journalist." Today, we have a special guest who will transport us to the world of luxury travel: Jennifer Kester, the Vice President and Executive Editor at Forbes Travel Guide. Jennifer brings a wealth of experience and insights into what makes a travel destination truly exceptional. From her recent adventures in Santa Monica to the intricate proc...

In this week’s episode of Coffee with a Journalist, we’re thrilled to be joined by Nicole Ortiz, the healthcare editor at Morning Brew. Nicole reveals her love for well-researched and creatively pitched stories, shares her preference for email communication, and emphasizes the importance of understanding her current role. She also touches on the dynamic nature of Morning Brew's coverage and her jo...

Joining us from San Francisco is Shwanika Narayan, who has transitioned from being a business journalist to the assistant arts and entertainment editor at The San Francisco Chronicle. In this episode, Shwanika shares her journey, the intricacies of her role, and provides invaluable insights on effective pitching and relationship-building with journalists. Whether you’re a publicist, journalist, or...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Coffee with a Journalist. Today we're thrilled to be joined by  Andrew Couts , Senior Editor for Security and Investigations at WIRED. We'll dive deep into the complexities of his role, which spans everything from national security to cybersecurity, privacy, surveillance, and much more. Andrew also shares pearls of wisdom on what makes a great pitch stan...

Welcome to another episode of "Coffee with a Journalist," featuring a special conversation with Jabari Young , senior writer and editor at ForbesBLK. In this episode, Jabari shares his preferences for well-crafted pitches, stressing the value of paragraphs over bullet points, direct email communication, and the significance of exclusive, newsworthy content. As we explore his transition from sports...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Coffee with a Journalist! Today we're diving into the fast-paced world of AI reporting with our distinguished guest, Emilia David. Emilia is the Senior AI Reporter at Venture Beat, where she's been navigating the complexities and rapid developments in the AI space, especially focusing on enterprise applications. In this episode, recorded live from a bustling...

In this episode, we're joined by Susannah Snider, the managing editor of the money section at U.S. News. Susannah offers a wealth of knowledge in consumer advice, spanning financial choices, real estate, health, and more. Not only is she a seasoned journalist, but she's also a certified financial planner. In this episode, we dive into everything from how she manages her inbox and selects pitches,...

Welcome to another episode of Coffee with a Journalist, where we delve into the world of media and public relations with some of the industry's leading figures. I'm your host Beck Bamberger, and today we have an exciting episode featuring Alex Sherman, a seasoned media reporter from CNBC. Joining us as co-host is Mikhaila Friel. Alex shares insights about his recently launched sports-focused newsl...

Welcome to another episode of Coffee with a Journalist, brought to you by the team at One Pitch. Today, we have an exciting guest joining us—Alan Neuhauser, the climate deals reporter at Axios Pro. In this episode, Alan shares his insights on what makes a successful pitch, his methods for managing a packed inbox, and the significance of developing strong relationships with publicists, especially t...

In this week's Coffee with a Journalist episode, host Beck Bamberger sits down with Katie Atkinson, the Executive Digital Director of the West Coast for Billboard. Katie provides an inside look into her role at Billboard, where she navigates a hectic inbox and covers high-profile events. She shares valuable insights on how publicists can effectively pitch and connect with her, offering tips on cra...

Welcome to this episode of "Coffee with a Journalist," brought to you by the team at OnePitch! Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Anya Meyerowitz, a seasoned freelance editor and journalist whose impressive portfolio includes Glamour, Conde Nast Traveler, Tatler, and many more. In this engaging conversation, Anya shares her insights on what PR professionals should avoid in subject lines,...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Coffee with a Journalist, brought to you by the team at Onepitch. In today's episode, we're joined bt Maxwell Millington, the entertainment reporter for Axios. Max takes us behind the scenes of his role at Axios, sharing how he navigates his inbox, prioritizes pitches, and the importance of understanding coverage. He also provides insights into merging t...

Welcome back to another episode of Coffee with a Journalist, brought to you by the team at Onepitch. In this episode, Beck Bamberger chats with the esteemed Pilar Guzmán , Editorial Director at Oprah Daily. Pilar shares her valuable insights on creating compelling subject lines, the evolution of pitch language, and how to effectively showcase assets and sources in your pitches. Whether you're a pu...

This week on Coffee with a Journalist, we sit down with Nicole Schuman , the managing editor at PRNEWS. Nicole gives us an inside look at her approach to managing emails, shares what makes a pitch stand out, and discusses the importance of building genuine relationships in the PR industry. With over 200 episodes under her belt, Beck navigates this conversation to uncover practical tips and behind-...

Mikhaila Friel is a seasoned journalist and senior reporter currently working at Business Insider. Known for her evolving roles within the publication, Mikhaila has honed her expertise in identifying unique stories and effectively pitching them. She actively shares her insights on the importance of thorough research in pitching and navigating the story approval process. Mikhaila's experience and d...

In this week's episode of "Coffee with a Journalist," Aaron Monk, a freelance writer and AI contributor at Observer, joins as a guest. Aaron delves into how ChatGPT ignited his passion for artificial intelligence writing. He shares insights on the types of pitches and sources he prefers, offering valuable advice for PR professionals from AI startups on how to effectively engage with him. 

Claire Stern Milch is digital director at ELLE. During the episode, Claire discusses why she appreciates in person pitch meetings, subject lines that piqued her interest, tips for follow up etiquette, and more.

Todd Plummer is a freelance writer with bylines in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, ELLE and more. During today's episode, Todd discusses his career background as an attorney and writer, what he wants PR people to understand when pitching him, and his own process for pitching stories and staying organized.

Jillian Quint is the editor-in-chief at PureWow, which covers all things regarding women's lifestyle. During the episode, Jillian discusses PureWow's coverage and mission to empower women, how she organizes her inbox as an editor-in-chief, effective pitching strategies, the value of expert opinions and more.

Radhika Seth is British Vogue's film and culture editor. During the episode, Radhika discusses the beauty of advocacy through fashion journalism, why simplicity is an underrated PR strategy, her dream sources, and more!

Nathan Burrow is the senior deals editor at Wirecutter, the product reviews and recommendations department of The New York Times. During the episode, Nathan discusses how Wirecutter identifies and recommends the best products on the market, his goal to always serve his readers in his coverage, ways to craft a winning subject line, and more.

Our guest on today’s episode of Coffee with a Journalist is Tanner Saunders. Tanner is the senior hotels reporter at The Points Guy, and covers how to redeem travel points for maximum value, the latest and greatest in credit cards and perks, and scenic stays around the globe to check out. During the episode, Tanner discusses his history in travel reporting and what TPG's beat reporters cover, how...

Our guest on today's episode of Coffee with a Journalist is Sam Cole, journalist and cofounder at 404 Media. During the episode, Sam discusses 404 Media, its coverage, and its founding in 2023, what makes a great PR relationship for her, and pointers for email and pitch etiquette.

Our guest on today’s episode of Coffee with a Journalist is Cloey Callahan, Senior Reporter at WorkLife, part of Digiday. Cloey covers how modern workplaces and workforces are changing across culture, technology, talent, leadership, spaces, diversity, equity & inclusion. During the episode, Cloey discusses how to get front of the line status in her email inbox, the power of data in storytellin...

Our guest on today’s episode of Coffee with a Journalist is Rebecca Pifer, Senior Reporter at Healthcare Dive. Rebecca covers the business of healthcare with a focus on health insurers and public policy. During the episode, Rebecca discusses the nuances of healthcare journalsm, the instances where it's ok to ping her multiple times with an idea, and the ideal elements of a standout subject line. H...