Kris Boratyn
(He/Him)
London
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and
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Cars, electric vehicles, Highway Code changes, motoring fines, sport.
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Views my own. Former @Independent and @Daily_Express.
@CityUniLondon graduate.
Long suffering Spurs fan.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
A local newspaper.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Once in a museum.
How is social media changing news?
You get news much quicker, but you have to be very careful about fake news.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I don't have one.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It's the best job in the world.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Run away swan.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via email with 2-3 short paragraphs.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Word, Photoshop, Premier Pro, Twitter
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter.
Who do you wish followed you?
Lionel Messi
Why did you become a journalist?
I've always wanted to become a journalist. I've always loved writing and hearing people's stories. No day is ever the same.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I did. I was a news reporter.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I covered a lot of stories that raised awareness about racism and homophobic discrimination in the football industry.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Never limit yourself to one specialty, reach out to as many journalists and editors and build your contacts.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I will answer that when I retire.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
No pitches are bad. Some are just too long or outdated and not worth covering.
What's your favorite drink?
Iced tea
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Playing or watching sport.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Guardian Sport
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Not sure.
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