Brian Pitter
Jamaica
As seen in:
Jamaica Observer,
Jamaica Gleaner,
Caribbean Business News,
Bahamas Spectator,
Grenada Chronicle
Covers:
Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Lifestyle and Current Affairs
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I went on an assignment to cover the Jamaican Netball team in 2014
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I don't have one
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means everything. Information is extremely powerful, hence Journalists hold a tremendous amount of power in their hands.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I'm not sure
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Adobe Premier Pro, Microsoft Word
Who do you wish followed you?
I'm not particularly interested in being followed but more interested in setting a good example
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I love information. I love to be informed and I love to educate people and spread awareness on topical issues
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I did and I was the writer or sports
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Choose your niche and work at it
When's the best time to pitch you?
In the morning just after breakfast
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Do not care about what other people think about you. Do what makes you happy
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I don't remember
What's your favorite drink?
Pomegranate Juice
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
At a football match or hanging out with friends
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
EspnFC articles or B/R Football posts
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