Gehad Hussein
(She/Her)
Cairo
As seen in:
Nature
Covers:
Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Human Interest
Macaroni-lover. Bicultural. Tend to write sometimes. Managing Editor @BusinessFwd.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Editor-in-Chief of Egypt Business Directory (www.egypt-business.com).
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No, but I am planning to use my dad's.
How is social media changing news?
News has now become less attractive to the average reader, unless it includes click-bait or a scandal.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Karla Kolumna.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Remain as objective as possible at any cost.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email with 2-3 concise sentences.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Drive.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook (unfortunately).
Who do you wish followed you?
Mohamed El-Erian.
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I believe in the importance of disseminating information that is accurate and objective.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Pivot the story as often as you see fit - a first draft never makes it to the finals.
When's the best time to pitch you?
9am - 12pm
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
"There is this thing happening at this space somewhere."
What's your favorite drink?
Water.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On my couch.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
New York Times.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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