Jorge Guevara
Atlanta
As seen in:
Wiley Online Library,
MARCA,
Expansión (Mexico),
HSB Noticias,
Dialnet - Universidad de La Rioja,
Diario del Sur (Colombia),
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy,
Extra Colombia
Covers:
latino community, school leadership, motivational speaking, leadership skills
Doesn't Cover:
politics, world
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing articles for a non-profit.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I have used a typewriter, it was not a pleasant experience.
How is social media changing news?
As a teenager I know that the way we get our news now is different from back then. News are now delivered trough media.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
My favorite fictional journalist is Clark Kent a.k.a Superman.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
For me to be a journalist means to keep the people inform of everything they are keeping from them, and being able to help while doing it.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
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How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
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What tools and software do you use to do your job?
N/A
What's your favorite social network?
My favorite social network is Instagram, this great method of communication makes it easy to share photos for all your viewers in seconds.
Who do you wish followed you?
I wish Jorge Ramos would follow me on twitter.
Why did you become a journalist?
Because a journalist helped me get exposure into the journalism world and I was attracted to journalism.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, my school does not have a news paper. However, I do write articles for a non-profit organization.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A story about the disadvantages of undocumented immigrants.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
I am an aspiring Journalist myself. So, the best advice is make mistakes because that's the way you are going to learn.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Early in the morning.
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