Leonardo Coelho
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
The New York Times en Español,
Nature,
Infobae,
Núcleo Jornalismo,
LatAm Journalism Review
Covers:
human rights, urban violence, digital culture
Doesn't Cover:
economy
Jornalista / Journalist
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes
How is social media changing news?
the flow of information is forever changing with social media, since now they are the main platforms
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Spider Jerusalem
What does it mean to be a journalist?
be fair, truthful, precise and a professional that can contextualize most things
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
By email and follow ups
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
simplenote
What's your favorite social network?
twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Jânio de Freitas
Why did you become a journalist?
Because i wanted to know people and the consequences of their actions
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A pitch on BBC brasil on false violins and fake luthiers
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
try more
When's the best time to pitch you?
anytime
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Covering burials is always horrible
What's your favorite drink?
coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
playing with my cats
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Intercept Brasil
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