Mohammad Maulana Firman Ali
(He/Him)
Covers:
Mostly on pop-culture terms, especially around Japanese cultures
Doesn't Cover:
Politics
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing articles about things I like in Japanese cultures and arts, the one comes to my mind is about doujinshi or "self-work arts"
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Once, when I was 10. But it is not used for serious works. It is only based on my curiosity on how typewriter works.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is a great medium as citizen reports since it is a real time, truthful information. But we need to filter which one can be used.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I do not have one since I am relatively new in this field..
What does it mean to be a journalist?
All the write you have done is can be accounted for and it must be credible how simple it is.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
#sleep is the most funniest. It can be covered from suffering hard to/overslept, someone in govt. who is not done any work/responsible etc.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
In a casual way as possible.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
As I am working at Risa Media, they provide me Ghost as their content management software. Most typing done with LibreOffice Writer.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook most of the time.
Who do you wish followed you?
I don't have any wishes, as long as they enjoy with my works it is my pleasure if they want to learn or know more about me and my works.
Why did you become a journalist?
It is out of point and not my priorities, but I do as it is linked to the study that I majoring in at English Literature.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Story about how city pop is gain popularity among people who enjoy old 80s cultures and anything related to it
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Write as much as you can. Looking for insights can also be found anywhere, even in your movies collection that you've been watched before.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Around evening, maximum at 10 pm
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Never done before.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Nah, never done before.
What's your favorite drink?
Plain water is my go-to. Coffee on occasions, mostly once a week or two. Served in manual brew like V60 or Vietnam Drip is my choice.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Mostly on my phone. Either watching YouTube, playing games or even as simple as listening to music.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Discussions related to Afro-American values and its cultures
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Most person sees me as a gloomy person. But I only show my bright enjoyable sides just to few that I can trust and enjoy.
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