Gladys Njamiu
(She/Her)
As seen in:
The Star (Kenya),
Khusoko
Covers:
Mental Health
Entertainment
Literature
Poetry
Food
Relationships
Sex
Doesn't Cover:
Gossip
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing for Khusoko.com
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No, but I'd love to. A pink one would do.
How is social media changing news?
Growing up you either listened to the radio, read the newspaper or wait for the 7pm news. It's now easier and faster.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Carrie Bradshaw, Biko Zulu
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To tell stories
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
It's not a news hashtag but by King James.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Casually, tell me why you want the story and why the story is important.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Grammarly
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter and Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Watta on the Go, The Magunga, Bikozulu, Stella Nyanzi, Lexi Lubanga
Why did you become a journalist?
I love writing, I love reading.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, we didn't have one
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I'm quite proud of how vulnerable I was writing how it felt growing up dark-skinned.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
keep on writing. Show up.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning hours
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Interviewing a mental health Advocate
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None
What's your favorite drink?
Ginger and Rosemary tea, Latte
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
on a couch reading or watching
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Rafinki, The people Daily, Nomad Africa, Parent Magazine
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Some people think I overshare or tend to slut shame. Most of my articles are quite vulnerable and the others quite erotic.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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