Ankita Shaw
(She/Her)
As seen in:
EVOLVE MEDIA,
Medium,
MSN,
Yahoo Entertainment,
Yahoo Life,
Aol,
Yahoo Finance,
Flipboard,
Sportskeeda,
Yahoo Sports,
Yahoo
and
Covers:
Lifestyle, Fashion, Entertainment, Celebrities, Art
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
As a ghostwriter for a Canadian digital magazine, TheThings
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Social media can be both damaging and constructive at the same time. It can twist the narrative into something it's not or underplay it completely, depending on what suits them.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Gale Weathers
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means to report the truth, no matter how harsh it is.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
The ones that could not be anymore related to the news
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer pitches that are in my field of expertise or something just as relevant and one that can add value.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
WordPress mostly
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn
Who do you wish followed you?
Taylor Swift
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I like learning about new people and their lives, it's not always glamorous but I don't mind that.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The ones about LGBTQ Community although they are way too less for my liking.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Never be afraid of speaking the truth.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
The ones about LGBTQ although they are as less as they can be.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
The gossip kinds
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
The market
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Vulture and Digital Spy
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That I am mean.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.