Blessing Ernest on Muck Rack

Blessing Ernest

(She/Her)
Abuja
Covers:  Leadership and Development, Business and Entrepreneurship, Technology and Innovation, Web Development and Digital Marketing, Entertainment and Lifestyle
If you see me wandering through your timeline, please guide me to the present

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Content Writer at Peatech LLC

Have you ever used a typewriter?

no

How is social media changing news?

Social media is transforming news by making it more immediate, interactive, and accessible. It enables real-time updates, allows journalists to engage directly with audiences, and amplifies diverse voices.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

None

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Uncovering stories, delivering insights, and leveraging digital tools to amplify voices and drive meaningful conversations.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Emails, in person, messages, basically any channel

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

Content Management Systems (CMS), SEO and Keyword Research Tools, Writing and Editing Software, Design and Visual Content Tools, Project Management and Collaboration, Email Marketing Software

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

Who do you wish followed you?

No one

Why did you become a journalist?

To combine a passion for storytelling with a desire to inform and influence.

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?

All

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Aspiring journalists should focus on honing their writing, research, and storytelling skills while staying curious and adaptable.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Regular business hours

What's the best pitch you ever got?

A business leadership story

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

It was overly promotional, sounding more like a sales email than a news story. The content was vague and didn’t explain why the story mattered.

What's your favorite drink?

Yoghurt

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

Travelling, reading, movies, food

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

The New York Times

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

Many assume that trends, challenges, and opportunities are uniform across the entire region.

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