Alick Simmons
Covers:
Animal Ethics and Animal Welfare (particularly of wildlife).
Amateur naturalist || Animal ethicist || Aspiring conservationist || Erstwhile veterinarian || Author of ‘Treated Like Animals’: tinyurl.com/5a3cut5p
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing blog posts for Mark Avery.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
How is social media changing news?
Its killing print journalism and ending accuracy in reporting.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Influence with responsibilty
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
iMac, Ipad and LibreOffice
Why did you become a journalist?
I want to make a difference.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
‘Killing badgers to control bTB is unethical http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/vr.m1131
When's the best time to pitch you?
0900
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
An article about beavers.
What's your favorite drink?
Craft IPA
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Guardian
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