Muck Hacker helps digital journalists inform the digital public.
Some definitions of related terms may be helpful:
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muck, n: something sordid or corrupt
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hack, n: a colloquial term for a writer or journalist
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hacker, n: an enthusiastic or skillful computer programmer, often associated with the Free Software movement
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hacker, n: someone who seeks and exploits weaknesses in a computer system or computer network
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muck, v: to mishandle or spoil something
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hack, v: to cut with rough or heavy blows
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muckraker, n: a writer who investigates and publishes truthful reports to perform an auditing or watchdog function
Therefore:
- muckhacker, n: savvy digital journalist who unearths corruption through the application of advanced technology