Akshay Patel
(He/Him)
As seen in:
Amazon Web Services,
Medium,
MSN,
MSN Canada,
MSN Philippines,
Nature,
The Daily Mirror,
Wiley Online Library,
Daily Express,
BMJ Open
and
Covers:
Gaming, Esports, Game News, Reviews, Tech, Sports
Doesn't Cover:
Politics, General News, Lifestyle, Food, Travel
Video Games Journalist turned PR professional
Bylines: @IGN_IN | @es_sportsnews| @GameRant | @thegamerwebsite
Building: happyfeet.co.in/
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
My first job is where I currently am, writing about esports and gaming at EssentiallySports
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Unfortunately, I haven't had the privilege to do so. But I do wish to own one someday so, never say never.
How is social media changing news?
It is mind-boggling. It is not just changing news but that is where the news is now. It has changed how the entire news industry works
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
WordPress, Slack, Analytics, Ahrefs, Answerthepublic, Newzdash
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram. I know most journalists would prefer Twitter since that is where 'news' is but I really like to consume content differently.
Who do you wish followed you?
I would be honored if any of the Manchester United greats followed me on Twitter. But it would be great if either Wayne Rooney followed.
Why did you become a journalist?
I didn't actually. I just knew i could express what i felt about a topic with words that people can relate to and i just shot my shot.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Same that i got: Have the right sources, give credit where required, and always, always have Grammarly on your laptop
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time between morning 11 am to evening 9 pm is fine
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I really haven't been pitched to by anyone so I do not know how to answer this one.
What's your favorite drink?
I love me a good LIT but i also love Red Bull a lot.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
I am most likely reading, working on other projects, learning Spanish, wishing my mom would let me have a dog, or all of the above
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I love reading The Athletic, Eurogamer, IGN, and The Verge.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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