James Ron
As seen in:
LinkedIn,
Medium,
The New York Times,
Issuu,
Mentor Moments,
ResearchGate,
The Washington Post,
Cambridge University Press & Assessment,
Oxford University Press (OUP),
ScienceDirect
and
Covers:
International politics; international aid policies; human rights; war crimes; public opinion; NGOs and non-profits; masculinity and the military; Israeli and Middle Eastern politics.
James Ron is an author & retired social scientist known for research on human rights, political violence, and public opinion. He now writes full time.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
As a local hire for the Associated Press in the Jerusalem Bureau.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Once, as a friend had bought one
How is social media changing news?
News can now be shared across new platforms to reach new audiences.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I love Grammarly, which is a fantastic program that makes sure I don't make silly mistakes, use the passive voice, or write awkward sentence
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist for the Associated Press because I worshiped foreign correspondents in Jerusalem as a kid.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I'm proudest of my work on the Israeli interrogation system in the Palestinian West Bank and Gaza.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Write, write, write. Never stop writing. Practice makes perfect.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time
What's your favorite drink?
A nice cup of coffee to start the day!
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