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Coffee with a Journalist
Hosted by OnePitch · EN
"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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Rachel Curry, CNBC
Apr 8, 2025Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Coffee with a Journalist from the OnePitch team, we're joined by Rachel Curry — a sharp, insightful freelance journalist who regularly contributes to CNBC. Rachel has a talent for breaking down complex topics in finance, tech, and local affairs with both clarity and a touch of humor. We talk about the real-life ups and downs of freelancing, how the media world is shifting, and her latest project, Acronym — a newsletter that cuts through corporate-speak to get to the heart of the story. Whether you're in PR, journalism, or just love a good behind-the-scenes peek into the news world, this convo is full of takeaways. Grab your coffee and tune in for a refreshingly real chat.
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Alex Sherman, CNBC
Nov 19, 2024Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 newsletter and upcoming podcast, providing a behind-the-scenes look at his pitch process and how he navigates his often overwhelming inbox. Whether you're a publicist, journalist, or just curious about the media landscape, you won't want to miss this in-depth conversation. Grab a cup of coffee and let's dive in!","includeExtensions":["PushEvent","PushSelectionUpdate"],"placeholderId":"content_item_editor_79dece94-c9c9-45e3-9aac-dd4fd4deb62c_placeholder"}" data-live-json="{}" data-slots="{}"> Welcome to another episode of Coffee with a Journalist. Today we have an exciting episode featuring Alex Sherman, a seasoned media reporter from CNBC. Alex shares insights about his recently launched sports-focused newsletter and upcoming podcast, providing a behind-the-scenes look at his pitch process and how he navigates his often overwhelming inbox. Whether you're a publicist, journalist, or just curious about the media landscape, you won't want to miss this in-depth conversation. Grab a cup of coffee and let's dive in!
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Sam Cole, 404 Media
Jul 23, 2024Tap to summarizeOur 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.
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Monica Pitrelli, CNBC
Apr 2, 2024Tap to summarizeOur guest on today's episode of Coffee with a Journalist is Monica Pitrelli, editor of CNBC Travel, part of CNBC. Monica covers news, trends, and financial matters for high-yield travelers around the world. During the episode, Monica discusses how she organizes her email inbox across time zones (she's based in Singapore), how she puts her stories together, and what makes a great source for her coverage.
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Sarah Whitten, CNBC
Aug 29, 2023Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, we have a special guest joining us, Sarah Whitten from CNBC. Sarah is an entertainment reporter based in Los Angeles. She has been covering the industry for nearly a decade. During the episode, Sarah shares her tips for effective pitching, including the importance of building relationships with sources and crafting attention-grabbing headlines. She also reveals the types of stories she focuses on, from Hollywood news to box office trends, and expresses her interest in expanding her coverage to include more extensive coverage of the music industry. Sarah also gives us an inside scoop on the value of exclusives and embargoes and how they impact her work. Additionally, she discusses her preferred method of communication, her appreciation for background sources, and the challenges of managing a packed inbox.
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Anita Ramaswamy, TechCrunch
May 10, 2022Tap to summarizeToday on the podcast, we're joined by Anita Ramaswamy, a reporter at TechCrunch. Anita covers crypto and fintech startups, trends, and news. Before joining TechCrunch, Anita was a finance fellow at Insider. During the episode, Anita shares real-life examples of pitch subject lines, why she's hesitant about pursuing exclusives, her new podcast from TechCrunch, and more.
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Mia Maguire, The Daily Beast
Apr 26, 2022Tap to summarizeThis week on the podcast we're talking with Mia Maguire, commerce editor at The Daily Beast, Scouted. She covers new products, product comparisons, deals, and how-tos. During the episode, Mia shares her pet peeves about pitches, how she's connecting online and offline with sources, when it's appropriate to follow up with her, and more.
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Rebecca Bellan, TechCrunch
Aug 10, 2021Tap to summarizeThis week we're joined by Rebecca Bellan, a transportation reporter at TechCrunch. Rebecca covers all things transportation for TechCrunch including the tech and the people behind how people move throughout cities, and how companies bring sustainable mobility to the world. Previously, she has held positions at Forbes, CityLab, and The Atlantic. During the episode today, Rebecca talks about pitch subject lines, the annoyance of follow ups, the uniqueness of writing about technology, and more.
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Julia Boorstin, CNBC
Nov 17, 2020Tap to summarizeOn 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 types of stories CNBC covers, and more.
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Natasha Mascarenhas, TechCrunch
May 19, 2020Tap to summarizeToday on the show, we're joined by Natasha Mascarenhas from TechCrunch. Natasha gives us the details on her tactics for finding sources (hint: Slack), the reason she takes coffee meetings, her favorite daily newsletters and more.
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