Epiphanus Obia
(He/Him)
Asaba, Awka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Covers:
Technology stories Feature story
News story
Investigative stories
Human impact stories
Intern at @technextdotng
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Intern for UDEME
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Keep your eye on the goal and always pray for God's guidance.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Christopher Brookmyre
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be a journalist is to be updated on happening, have nose for news and always report the news-worthy ones.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer receiving pitches in the morning during working hours and through my email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I use google doc, drive and also Ms word. Updated- Pinpoint and Notebook LM
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter now X
Who do you wish followed you?
Igba Chika
Why did you become a journalist?
Growing up, I knew writing was the way forward but I never wanted to be a normal story writer (novelist or author), so I decided to try out journalism, and till date I am yet to regret the decision.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. News Editor
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The story on uncompleted drainage project
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Start early. Network. Write.Write.Write
When's the best time to pitch you?
In the mornings, during working hours
What's the best pitch you ever got?
A pitch on mismanagement of school properties by authorities
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
No pitch is bad to me, so far as I can make out what you're trying to say.
What's your favorite drink?
Soft drink with a touch of lemon
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
My bed with my computer
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Stories by Kemi Busari, Igba Chika and Tech stories
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That technology Journalism is all about reporting startups
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