Arvind Kumar Sharma on Muck Rack

Arvind Kumar Sharma

Verified
New Delhi
Covers:  Politics, Terrorism, Human Rights, Crime, Investigative story, Press Freedom,
Consulting Editor @Bharat24 | Ex Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala, Rajasthan Patrika, DD News, Channel- 7, Focus News, MH One News #Bharat24liv 🇮🇳

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

crime reporter

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yes

How is social media changing news?

It has now reached the common masses. Earlier, not everyone had access tp news because of differences in their lifestyles.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

ravish Kumar NDTV

What does it mean to be a journalist?

truth : without fear-favour free with malice.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Through contacting primary sources.

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

iMovie

What's your favorite social network?

youtube

Who do you wish followed you?

world news

Why did you become a journalist?

I want to be a voice for people and I love learning new things

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

No, my high school didn't have its its own newspaper.

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

Investigative

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Take care of your news sources. Try not to antagonize them. They can be the lifeblood of your career.

When's the best time to pitch you?

between 5 pm. to 1o p.m.

What's the best pitch you ever got?

investigative repoting

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

no

What's your favorite drink?

Coke

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

reading

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

The Print

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

That we are biased.

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