Atif Rashid on Muck Rack

Atif Rashid

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England, United Kingdom
As seen in: Analyst News, BBC Radio 4, BBC, HuffPost, The Independent (UK), Russell-Cooke Solicitors, The John Schofield Trust, AnalystDaily
Covers:  Social media, mental health, Islam, religion, faith, extremism, gaming, community, health
Editor-in-chief @analystnews_. Formerly @bbcr4today & @bbcradio4. Email me: atif.rashid@analystnews.org
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Apprentice

How is social media changing news?

Allowing everyone to be a journalist of sorts

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Tintin

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

By email or Twitter message

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

Tweetdeck, socialflow, Final Cut Pro, Outlook.

Who do you wish followed you?

Obama

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

Nope

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Be passionate and resilient. Make a portfolio, speak to lots of people, make videos and learn to write and edit well.

What's your favorite drink?

Green tea or lemonade
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