Kristoffer Rønneberg
Verified
As seen in:
Aftenposten,
Bergens Tidende,
Adresseavisen,
E24,
Stavanger Aftenbladet,
Fædrelandsvennen,
Onet.pl,
Medier24,
Newsweek Polska
Covers:
human rights, myanmar, current affairs, norway, us politics, china, us-china relations
Reporter, author, podcast host, former China and US correspondent @Aftenposten, Norway's largest newspaper. New book about Taiwan, Stormens øy, out now.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Enquete about the budget
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes
How is social media changing news?
By democratizing information and providing real-time updates.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lucas Goodwin
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
E-mail me a short summary of the story and why it would be of interest to my readers.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Escenic, NewsPilot, Photoshop, Tweetdeck, Chrome, MS Word
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
People with knowledge.
Why did you become a journalist?
I decided when I was 14 that this would be the best way to satisfy my curiosity. The job gives me an excuse to pose questions.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
writer/editor
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Human rights in China
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
specialize!
When's the best time to pitch you?
9-5
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