Emmanuel Umahi
(He/Him)
Abuja, Jos, Lagos
Covers:
Technology. Entertainment. Arts and Culture. Lifestyle. Business.
Doesn't Cover:
Politics. Sports.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Reporting campus stories on ujxclusive.com for University of Jos
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Creating a sense of immediacy
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Ajifa Solomon
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via my mail - emmanuelumahi075@gmail.com
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Docs, Grammarly
Who do you wish followed you?
Christiana of CNN
Why did you become a journalist?
To tell factual stories
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I worked as a reporter and editor for my Campus newspaper, Unijos Echo. I was able to edit high quality news stories and features
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
When's the best time to pitch you?
9 am - 5 pm
What's your favorite drink?
Coke and Monster
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Every report from Johnstone
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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