Adrianna Simwa on Muck Rack

Adrianna Simwa

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Covers:  Biographies, finances and marketing, Technology, Fashion and beauty, Food recipes, Film reviews, Culture and travel
Adrianna Simwa is a content writer who has written for many periodicals on a variety of subjects, including news, celebrities, and lifestyle.

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

A school magazine editor

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

Social media has revolutionized the way news is distributed and consumed. It has allowed for the rapid spread of information and increased access to diverse viewpoints.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

None

What does it mean to be a journalist?

This means being a truthful person, courageous and curious

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#MP crying

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Through Email

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Grammarly

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Any popular journalist or media

Why did you become a journalist?

A deep and abiding curiosity about everything

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

No

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Sports

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Be keen to details and hardworking

When's the best time to pitch you?

Morning hours

What's the best pitch you ever got?

Sports

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

None

What's your favorite drink?

Cocacola

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Swimming or with family

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Publications that offer great news and helpful tips

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

None

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