What was your first job as a journalist?
Trainee Staff Writer
How is social media changing news?
It has made it easier for people to read news instantly.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Datawrapper
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
George Orwell
Why did you become a journalist?
I wanted to make a difference in the world. I thought journalism could be a pathway to change the status quo in society.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Just after completing my post-graduation, I did a story on the nexus between political parties and electoral trusts.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Follow your instincts
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning (9AM - 11AM)
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
I will be reading a book
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Caravan
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
People think data journalism is not relevant journalism
