Lucia Navarro
Verified
As seen in:
Americano Media,
El País,
Dialnet - Universidad de La Rioja,
Alimarket,
Mural (blog),
MAKMA,,
TuAppleMundo,
Línia,
Top Car News
Covers:
Medical, social, political
Doesn't Cover:
Major Sports
I love democracy and freedom of speech. Fun. Creative, assertive, Team player known as "Seal Team Six'.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
In a local TV station in Monterrey, Mexico. I presented a 2 min. segment about cultural issues
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
In a positive way but more difficult at the same time. Finding what to say and how to say it in a few words is not always easy.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
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What does it mean to be a journalist?
My dream job. I feel great having the opportunity to telling stories
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
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How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Phone call
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
computer, cellphone, microphones
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
The Pope, POTUS
Why did you become a journalist?
I wanted to tell stories about what was happening around me
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
It was an internal newscast when I was in High School It was my first opportunity.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Those who help me win three Emmy awards: "Voices of War", "A community nightmare", "America's face"
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don write or read news...just tell stories
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime most of the times
What's the best pitch you ever got?
The story of America Hernandez, a Mexican baby girl who developed a facial tumor. Her story gave the honor of winning an Emmy
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
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What's your favorite drink?
water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
cooking
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
online news
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
"medical issues are boring"
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