Emre Başaran
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and
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Global affairs, technology, gaming, science, sports
Istanbul Bureau Chief @euronews_tr / medium.com/@ebasaran49 - @Galatasaray_Uni alumnus - Journalism, sociopolitics and beyond
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
To cover a heinous assassination of a public prosecutor, which shocked the country.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Sure, I love them.
How is social media changing news?
Sometimes for good, sometimes for bad. It helps misinformation spread sometimes; but most of the time, it helps journalism for the good.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent :)
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be honest, decent, responsible and true to the cause of informing the people.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Adobe Premiere, AfterEffects, MS Word and others.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter :)
Who do you wish followed you?
Jason Schreier.
Why did you become a journalist?
It was totally out of chance. I applied to work as a translator, but ended up being a journalist, which was the greatest twist of fate.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
They should be ready to forget about the so-called "shifts," journalism is never-ending work, that rewards patience.
What's your favorite drink?
Lemonade with mint :)
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On the couch, playing with my Switch :)
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
IGN, NintendoLife, Wired and many more.
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