Amit Kumar Jha
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
After working long as a freelancer I started my own organization news247plus
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes but that was long ago
How is social media changing news?
People have started believing a Facebook post or a YouTube video more than a news article.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
no one yet
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It's a noble profession and more than money it is about respect and fame that it brings in. It's the only one to keep democracy alive.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
It should be short and crispy.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I am a multitalented and a web developer too so I use a lot of them but it's open source or paid. no piracy
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Arnab Goswami, Mark Zuckerberg and Narendra Modi
Why did you become a journalist?
I always wanted to bring out facts that people must know.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. I have written Articles on Academic Discipline
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The story of various startups that changed the world we live in.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Stick to ethics but keep up to date with the trends.
When's the best time to pitch you?
just before lunch so that i can think over it
What's the best pitch you ever got?
the list is too long
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
that's really difficult to remember. I keep the good ones.
What's your favorite drink?
Milk and then water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
I carry my laptop every time but when i am not using it, i am definitely travelling somewhere.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Journalism is not just about collecting news, Its all about research and analysis
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