Bartiromo: I read Twitter to make sure we’re covering what people are talking about

Suzanne McGee of Gotham magazine interviewed Fox Business Network anchor Maria Bartiromo about her job.

Here is an excerpt:

How have you adjusted your life to getting up at 3 am for your new Fox Business show?
I can confirm the city never sleeps! I’ve done those early hours at CNN Business, but I had 10 years without them. Still, it’s fantastic, because by 9 am I’ve interviewed 20 people, covered the news, and after meetings or working for my Sunday show, I’m free at 1 pm. It has cut into my social life, because I have to be in bed by 8:30.

What about the “Money Honey” moniker? Is it feminist enough?
It’s never bothered me; I always questioned why it bothered so many other people. I was just grateful to be noticed. I trademarked the phrase because one day I may use it to develop some financial literacy projects.

How has social media, such as Twitter, changed the way you approach your job?
On a practical level, I tweet during the show all the time, and I read the Twitter feed to be sure we’re covering what people are talking about.

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