Gabriela Barzallo
Verified
(She/Her)
As seen in:
Medium,
MSN Singapore,
BBC,
El País,
MSN Philippines,
The Guardian,
Yahoo Canada,
Al Jazeera English,
Cleveland.com,
Democracy Now!
and
Covers:
Human Rights, The Environment, Climate Solutions, Biodiversity, Social Justice, Latin American Politics, US-Latin American Relations, The Amazon Rainforest.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
High school reporter
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Having the most rewarding job in the world.
What's your favorite social network?
instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Amy Goodman <3
Why did you become a journalist?
I wanted to be a voice for the voiceless.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. I was the co-founder of my high school newspaper, and wrote articles about music and culture.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I'm currently working on a profile story about three amazing individuals who have very inspiring and unique stories.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Ask. ASK. ASK but read before asking
When's the best time to pitch you?
After 5 pm.
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Reading or traveling
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Guardian.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
It is not important enough
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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