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"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.

Coffee with a Journalist OnePitch

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 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.

    Tim Crino, Inc.

    Tim Crino, Inc.

    Our guest on today’s episode of Coffee with a Journalist is Tim Crino. Tim is a senior editor at Inc. where his coverage focus is on cybersecurity and data privacy. He also oversees Inc.'s book reviews, collaborates on strategies for Inc. Video, and edits Inc. Insider, a print section that curates expert advice from entrepreneurship's brightest.
    During the episode, Tim discusses how PR folks can get in his email’s “good folder” (and what that is), how he vets angles and news to cover, as well as how he stays organized and on top of his stories. 
     

    • 25 min
    Farrell Evans, Freelance

    Farrell Evans, Freelance

    In this week's episode of Coffee with a Journalist, we sit down with freelance journalist Farrell Evans. Farrell covers a range of topics like business, golf, history, and race for outlets including Inc., Sports Illustrated, the History Channel, Andscape, and more. He'll walk us through how exactly to catch his attention in your pitch to him as well as what to call out in your pitch, what he looks for in a solid publicist, and more.
     

    • 20 min
    Monica Pitrelli, CNBC

    Monica Pitrelli, CNBC

    Our 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. 
     

    • 20 min
    Maya Goldman, Axios

    Maya Goldman, Axios

    Welcome to this week's episode of Coffee with a Journalist, where we sit down for a chat with the talented Maya Goldman, health policy reporter at Axios. Maya takes us through her email inbox routine and shares insights into the kind of sources she prefers to work with, the timing of pitches, and much more. She emphasizes the importance of a direct yet conversational approach in pitches and the benefits of providing exclusive or embargoed information. Join us as Maya provides a glimpse into her world of healthcare journalism and offers valuable tips for publicists looking to work with her.

    • 17 min
    John Hyatt, Forbes

    John Hyatt, Forbes

    In this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, host Beck Bamberger is joined by John Hyatt, a staff writer for Forbes. John specializes in covering billionaires, finance, deal making, money and politics, and white-collar crime. During the conversation, John provides insights into his coverage of the wealthiest individuals in the world, how he produces the annual Forbes 400 list and the Forbes world billionaires list, and also sheds light on his inbox, the type of pitches he receives, and how publicists can effectively engage with journalists. Additionally, John shares details about his typical workday, his experience as an intern during COVID-19, his interest in investigations and valuable sources, and some rapid-fire preferences in media pitches. Don’t miss this engaging conversation offering a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a Forbes staff writer.

    • 20 min
    Andrea González-Ramírez, The Cut

    Andrea González-Ramírez, The Cut

    In this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, we sit down with Andrea González-Ramírez, a senior writer at The Cut. Andrea discusses her role at The Cut, her beat covering systems of power, and her approach to receiving pitches. She shares insights into managing her inbox, the types of pitches that catch her attention, and the kinds of sources she prefers to work with. Andrea also delves into her story approval process, her preference for communication, and her self-care practices. Join us as we uncover the inner workings of The Cut and gain valuable tips for successfully pitching Andrea.

    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
38 Ratings

38 Ratings

SkippyPodfoot ,

Great interviewer

Loved talking with Beck and really appreciated hearing the PR perspective. It’s not an easy job. Will definitely keep listening to this one.

Nadia Jefferson ,

Best Podcast

One Pitch is one of the best podcasts that I’ve ever listened to. I suggest anyone working in PR or journalism listen to this podcast. Very helpful for PR pros.

OG_Neets ,

Great conversation

It was great talking with Beck as a guest on the show. She asked smart questions that elicited candid answers. As a journalist, I’m usually on the other side of the table, so I was especially impressed with Beck’s conversational, effective tone.

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