Britt Clennett
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and
Covers:
Hong Kong, China, international politics, Asia, Middle East
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Local news reporter in Hong Kong
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Nope!
How is social media changing news?
The pressure is on to produce accurate news, FAST!
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Harriet The Spy
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Holding powers accountable, being accountable yourself
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Twitter or email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Sony XD
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Barack Obama
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I'm curious about people and their stories.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes - contributed to the arts pieces
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Hong Kong's 2019 protests, Thai cave rescue, North Korean summits
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep at it
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Can't name one
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
No bad pitches...
What's your favorite drink?
Flat white
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On a hike
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Economist
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
It's on the go!
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