Fernando Sousa on Muck Rack

Fernando Sousa

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(He/Him)
  • Computer Science and Electronics Writer, TechTudo
São Paulo
Covers:  Tecnologia, inovação, ciência, games e cultura pop.
Redator web e entusiasta de tecnologia

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

I'm not a journalist, but my first job as a writer was for Baixaki, doing reviews of mobile apps and PC applications.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Não

How is social media changing news?

Making it worse; less reliable and very amateurish.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

A dream come true and a personal achievement.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

About robots and sex

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

De qualquer forma, não tenho preferencia quanto a isso desde que o prazo seja adequado.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Office, ShareX e Photoscape e laptop Windows.

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

Who do you wish followed you?

Those interested in technology and innovation.

Why did you become a journalist?

I´m not

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

No.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

all the articles about technology from decades ago enchant me

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Even though I'm not a journalist, I believe the advice would be to seek out your space and continue evolving.

When's the best time to pitch you?

A qualquer tempo.

What's your favorite drink?

Water

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Xbox Live

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Digital Foundry

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