Today’s episode is all about the intersection of television news and social media. How reporters use social media, how you can get the attention of reporters, and, of course, lessons from internet trolls and people who disagree with ya.
And joining me today is my dear friend Matthew Torres! He is a regional Edward R. Murrow and Emmy Award-Winning general assignments reporter at WUSA9 in Washington DC.
He has covered major political events, natural disasters, high-profile trials, and done award-winning in-depth work highlighting the opioid crisis.
His digital goals now are all about how to reach followers in a new market after reporting in Nashville for 6 years and finding the balance of being both a professional and a human online.
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TIME CODE NOTES - INTERVIEW:
02:15 - Using social media as a reporter
04:30 - Lessons from internet trolls & people who disagree with you
06:30 - Reporting vs. Influencing
11:50 - Making mistakes in news tweets & getting called out
15:18 - Digital coverage of controversial topics & events
18:10 - TV audience vs. social media audience
18:45 - How to create/maintain a feed with different opinions
21:00 - Using social media to connect with underrepresented communities
23:00 - How to get the attention of reporters
TIME CODE NOTES - CONSULT:
26:37 - How do I gain followers in a new market?
32:30 - How do I balance being a professional and being personable on social media?
38:06 - News on TikTok
MORE WITH MATTHEW TORRES:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/News_MTorres
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MattyTorres
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatthewMTorres
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