Shravan Shukla
Verified
Delhi, New Delhi
As seen in:
OpIndia
Covers:
International affairs, National Affairs, Political Development, Sports, special shows. Social media expert. Television journalist.
Doesn't Cover:
Astrology
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Trainee at indo Asian news service. After IANS I was joined Mahuaa news, India News, News 18 India, Amar Ujala and finally I am working with News World India
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. During my 12th class.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is fastest tool for spreading news or information. I have worked for news 18 India. During my tenure, I was added television into social media. We got more viewers by showing our live shows on Facebook and live tweets.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Watchdog for government, society
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Tweetdeck, WordPress, octopus, news wrap
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram for different reasons
Who do you wish followed you?
Next generation journalists. Because I have different mindset about journalism.
Why did you become a journalist?
For change in society
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No. Not available
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Social Issues, International Affairs
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be informative.
When's the best time to pitch you?
24*7 available
What's the best pitch you ever got?
During political reporting. Please check my stories on news18hindi
What's your favorite drink?
Beer
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
With my smartphone. Searching stories or scrolling my Twitter feed, checking trends on Twitter
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
BBC Hindi, AAJTAK.in
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Different platforms. I have worked with Digital Platform but currently I am working with a TV channel. How I can work on it. Where you got Information?
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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