CT Jones | Forbes 30 Under 30, Charleston Church Shooting and Influencers vs Journalists
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Show Notes
Rolling Stone culture writer CT Jones shares their journey from film student at NYU, producer at Newsweek and eventually joining Rolling Stone. With over 3,000 freelance articles under their belt, CT opens up about the struggles of modern journalism — from the importance of giving writers proper credit to balancing emotional storytelling with integrity. CT also reflects on writing about their cousin’s death in the Charleston Church Shootings, profiling Keith Lee, and their frustrations with influencers not acknowledging the work journalists put in + a sneak peak not their future as a fictional novelist. Subscribe for more deep dives into print media history and exclusive interviews with the people shaping media.