Tiyese Jeranji
(She/Her)
As seen in:
Spotlight NSP,
MSN South Africa,
City Press,
Health24,
Modern Wellness,
News24,
TimesLIVE,
AllAfrica,
Global Citizen,
SciDev Net,
Daily Maverick
and
Covers:
Health, Sport, Environment, Entertainment
Award-winning feature writer. Freelance journalist @Spotlightnsp. Multilingual. No niknaks or doritos.Dislikes cakes. I have the interest of people at heart
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing a story on a lost suitcase.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, at my mother's work.
How is social media changing news?
People are able to share what is happening quick.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Susan Kennedy from Neighbours
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be able to write stories that empower others.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email or WhatsApp
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Social media, Eidos
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Arianna Huffington
Why did you become a journalist?
2010
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Stories that help people improve their way of life.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Stay true to the reason why you wanted to become a journalist.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
A Blouberg man is going on an endurance adventure of 1500km alone to help raise funds for charity.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
There will be a public meeting and residents must attend. Nothing on what the meeting is about, why it is important for residents to attend.
What's your favorite drink?
Gin and Tonic
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In bed
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Business Day
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
You can do it in no time
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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