Jacob Ayoo
(He/Him)
As seen in:
Rotten Tomatoes,
Kenya Television Network
Covers:
Film & Television Production,
Film reviews
Tech and motor industry
Broadcast production
Doesn't Cover:
Feminism
Chevening Scholar 26/27 | Brunel University of London| International Journalism MA | Strategic Storytelling, Digital Content Specialist | Creative Portfolio👇🏿
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Production Assistant
Have you ever used a typewriter?
NO
How is social media changing news?
It has enabled instant and fast news consumption that has led to widespread of news and information.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
N/A
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It is fulfilling. It gives me a sense of belonging to tell stories through the lenses. It gives me a responsibility to be a voice.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
N/A
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
EMAIL
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
FINAL CUT
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
FILM MAKERS
Why did you become a journalist?
2014
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
YES, Role of the youth in ending drug addiction
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
MY POOR BUKUSU BABY
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Being a journalist is not only about the money you make. It is about the change you make and the lives you touch.
When's the best time to pitch you?
11AM
What's the best pitch you ever got?
TV SHOW
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
MOTOR SHOW
What's your favorite drink?
Red Wine
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Behind a camera making films and memories.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Rotten Tomatoes TV
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
N/A
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