Alaa Lotfy
Verified
(He/Him)
Covers:
International Relations: Analyzing global political dynamics, crisis situations, and negotiation strategies.
Providing insights into political theories, systems, and current events.
Doesn't Cover:
Detailed coverage of sports events, athlete profiles, and sports analysis.
Fashion and Lifestyle: Trends in fashion, beauty tips, and lifestyle advice.
Food and Cooking: Recipes, culinary tech
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
it was solving readers complains in dealing with goverment issues
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes in the early days
How is social media changing news?
at bullet speed
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
tomas fredman
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means gathering, investigating, and reporting news and information to the public through various media outlets, such as newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and online platforms
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
hard to remember
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Address the pitch directly to you, mentioning your name and any relevant work you’ve done. This shows that the sender has done their homework.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
first of all is Grammarly, image handling , transcribe tools
What's your favorite social network?
twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
my son
Why did you become a journalist?
Family inheritance, My grandfather was a well-known writer and journalist
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
yes i did ofcourse and it was a wall magazine full of colred news
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
when i vsited iraq in 1995 as international opserver for assumed elections
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Always ask questions and seek to understand the world around you. Curiosity drives great journalism.
When's the best time to pitch you?
early morning
What's the best pitch you ever got?
when an old man visit my office to thank me personally for solving his proplem with no previous conection
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
not sure i got one
What's your favorite drink?
red wine, german beer, french champagne
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
at netflix
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
in arabic the middle east journal , in english FT, FP
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
balance the technical details with engaging storytelling
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