Francis Silva on Muck Rack

Francis Silva

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(He/Him)
  • HOD, Swahili, Tuko
Nairobi
Covers:  General
Doesn't Cover: Topics that are bias in nature
Journalist | Swahili Head at TUKO.co.ke | Sports Commentator | Digital | Social Media Producer | Content Creator | Opinions expressed here are my own.

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Radio Presenter

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes in collage

How is social media changing news?

It has transformed the way people consume information and news; expanded the accessibility

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

None

What does it mean to be a journalist?

The art of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information

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

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

According to how much I understand them for easy execution

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

Zoom Video Webinar, Toggl Plan

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook

Who do you wish followed you?

Mark Zuckerberg

Why did you become a journalist?

When growing up I loved to Write therefore, Discover new things, Interact with all Kinds of people, Work in the field and Build my network

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

Editing submitted articles

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

None for now

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Be creative and ready to learn news things

When's the best time to pitch you?

In the morning

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

Story on Technology

What's your favorite drink?

Tea, I'm a big fan of it

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

Field

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

Swahili fiction novels

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

None

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