Isack Dickson
(He/Him)
Covers:
1.Climate Change & Environmental Justice
2.Governance, Policy & Accountability
3.Gender Balance/Human Right
4.Media, Technology & Misinformation
Doesn't Cover:
1.Crime & Court Cases
2.Sensational or Unverified News
3.Purely Scientific or Academic Research
4.Entertainment & Celebrity News
5.Business & Stock Market Trends
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isackdickson11@gmail.com
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Radio Presenter
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Noooo
How is social media changing news?
1. Speed & Accessibility 2. Increased Engagement & Interaction 3. Rise of Misinformation & Fake News 4. Changing Revenue Models 5. New Storytelling Formats
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Favorite Fictional Journalist: Clark Kent (Superman) – Daily Planet
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Voice for Voiceless
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
One of the funniest news-related hashtags I’ve seen is #PRFail used when companies or public figures completely mess up their messaging
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Preferred Pitching Method: Email
Key Requirements:-Clear subject line,Brief & relevant introduction (climate, governance, human right, Avoid: Generic, mass pitches & non-relevant topics.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Docs – Drafting, editing, and collaborating on stories. Adobe Audition – Editing and producing high-quality audio. Canva – Creating graphics and social media visuals.
What's your favorite social network?
X also Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Elon Musk just to see if he’d debate me on renewable energy, AI in journalism, or carbon markets! 😆
Why did you become a journalist?
Because i like to Broadcast and To Read News Especially names of the people
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No my High school does not have newspaper
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Water scarcity at Lorokare village in simanjiro because i bring trsult and those people got water after that story
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Work hard
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning
What's the best pitch you ever got?
The best pitch I ever received was about how solar energy is transforming remote Maasai communities in Tanzania, reducing reliance on firewood and kerosene while improving education and healthcare.
Why it stood out?
Impact-driven – Showed real benefits for marginalized communities.
Unique angle – Connected climate change, renewable energy, and Indigenous resilience.
Well-researched – Included data, expert voices, and access to local sources.
It led to an insightful feature on sustainable energy solutions in rural Africa!
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I dont Have HAHAHHAH
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Maybe at middle of the Night
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Guardian Environment & Climate Section
I appreciate its in-depth investigative reporting on climate change, environmental justice, and global policy issues. Their coverage provides well-researched, fact-based journalism that highlights both grassroots challenges and international climate diplomacy.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Many people believe that climate journalism is only about reporting extreme weather events like droughts and floods. In reality, climate change intersects with governance, human rights, and economic justice, affecting land rights, food security, migration, and policy decisions. My work goes beyond disasters to explore systemic issues and solutions that shape community resilience and global climate action.
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