Alberto Lima
As seen in:
The Noisecast,
Digital Trends,
Flipboard,
Publico (Portugal),
The Enterprise (Brockton, MA),
Dialnet - Universidad de La Rioja,
DIY Photography,
The Patriot Ledger,
CubaNet,
The Phoblographer,
G Style Magazine
and
Covers:
Photography, Tech, Health, Wearables, Smart Home
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Pulling info from police blotters at a local paper.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Not for the better, but at the same time helped me get my start.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Probably Frank West
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means you have a responsibility to tell the truth, even when it's difficult or contrary to your beliefs.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Anything that wasn't intended to be funny.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email is best.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Word, Adobe Creative Cloud, a camera, a microphone, a notebook, a pen, and an iPhone.
What's your favorite social network?
None right now.
Who do you wish followed you?
Pres. Obama
Why did you become a journalist?
I realized that I didn't mind telling the truth even if it meant I wouldn't be liked.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, there wasn't one. I began writing in college at the school's first digital-only publication.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I'm very proud of the work I did when reviewing Hipstamatic's Last Camera app. It allowed me to dive into the psychology of making images.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Remember you're there to serve your readers.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Mornings Eastern Time (US)
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Still waiting for one that floors me without offering me a trip somewhere.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
"Dear [Name]" these always get deleted.
What's your favorite drink?
Iced latte
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Outside, touching grass.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Atlantic, Defector, 404Media
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That we won't question a spec sheet.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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