Get Known podcast: Get inside the journalists’ mindset.
In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking with Jill Martin Wrenn, whose 20+ years of experience range from CNN and the BBC to her own podcast, “How to Build a Village,” where she interviews a wide range of people from authors and entrepreneurs to journalists and others who are building global communities. Jill is also a teacher and media coach.
Jill actually started out as an actress. Her journalist experience began at CNN in New York and eventually took her to London as a producer. We talk about her years in business news, podcasting, and her freelance work. We also dive into the future of new media and legacy traditional news in this new era, along with the blurry differences between U.S. and European media.
Jill is particularly interested in founder stories. We talked a bit about how founders can better approach people in the media like herself. She dove into real examples of how companies have impressed her with their approach and the value of humanity, flexibility, and vulnerability that leads to some of the best stories.
Jill had so many great insights from working with editors, from understanding different cultures to understanding what’s missing from today’s education. We learned so much from her sharing her experience.
Key takeaways:
- Jill’s job and every journalist’s job is a constant pitch
- Remember that editors sometimes have to pitch to senior editors
- Founders should always be ready with an investor pitch
- Know the outlet and person you are talking to before pitching
- Be flexible and ready to roll with the journalists’ working stories.
Listen to the newest episode of the Get Known podcast with Jill Martin Wrenn to learn more!
