Coffee with a Journalist

Feb 04 2025 246 ep. 24 mins 30

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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.

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Lizzy Lawrence, STAT

Feb 04 2025 17 mins

Welcome to this week's episode of Coffee with a Journalist, brought to you by the team at One Pitch. In today's episode, host Beck Bamberger sits down with Lizzy Lawrence, the newly appointed FDA reporter at STAT, to delve into her transition from covering medical devices to focusing exclusively on the FDA. Lizzy shares her insights into what makes a compelling pitch, her investiga

Jennifer Kester, Forbes Travel Guide

Jan 28 2025 21 mins

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 th

Nicole Ortiz, The Morning Brew

Jan 21 2025 18 mins

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

Shwanika Narayan, The San Francisco Chronicle

Jan 14 2025 21 mins

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 publici

Andrew Couts, WIRED

Jan 07 2025 19 mins

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 g

Jabari Young, ForbesBLK

Dec 17 2024 26 mins

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 transi

Emilia David, VentureBeat

Dec 10 2024 23 mins

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

Susannah Snider, U.S. News

Dec 03 2024 22 mins

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

Alex Sherman, CNBC

Nov 19 2024 24 mins

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 publi

Alan Neuhauser, Axios Pro

Nov 12 2024 22 mins

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 public