John Asante on Muck Rack

John Asante

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  • Podcast Showrunner, Producer and Consultant, Freelance
Los Angeles
As seen in: NPR, Soundcloud, Fortune, The World from PRX, WNYC (New York, NY), Nextdoor, WESA-FM (Pittsburgh, PA), Neon Hum Media
indie audio producer + showrunner + consultant 🎙| proud ghanaian 🇬🇭 + ATLien ✌🏾| alum: @pineapplemedia, @stitcher, @npr, @wnyc, @georgiastateu | he/him
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Editorial Assistant for NPR

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes!

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To tell the stories of those whose voices need and deserve attention. To bring awareness to issues that may be under the radar.

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

Who do you wish followed you?

Will Smith

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

outside running or biking

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

Podcasts are easy to make.
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