Anton Hartmann on Muck Rack

Anton Hartmann

(He/Him)
Berlin, Germany, Paris
As seen in: ARTE, Stimme, funky
Covers:  Russia, Eastern Europe, German domestic politics, film festivals, Eurovision Song Contest
German reporter in training with initial international experience, particularly in Eastern Europe
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

I had to record surveys outside for the radio

How is social media changing news?

Sensationalism over substance

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Reflect reality as it is, not as one wishes it to be

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Slack, Adobe Premiere Pro, Microsoft Word

What's your favorite social network?

LinkedIn, because it reveals so much about a person

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Once, I had the opportunity to meet Ursula von der Leyen. That was a special moment in my career.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Focus on one topic that interests you the most and then expand on it.

What's your favorite drink?

Coca Cola

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Der Spiegel
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