Jasbir Singh
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
The Eastern Herald,
Megalopreneur
Covers:
World politics, war & conflict, foreign policy, and insightful analysis on global affairs.
News Correspondent @TheEasternHerald
#SouthAsia #Geopolitics #MinorityRights #Finance #Climate #India #Bangladesh #Punjab
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Local reporter covering international conflicts for a regional newspaper.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
no
How is social media changing news?
As a matter of practice, many internet users will see the breaking stories on their feed and go to the news sites to get more details. Interestingly, the survey found 57 percent increase in traffic to news sites happened because of social media
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
My favorite fictional journalist is Hildy Johnson from His Girl Friday. She is smart, fearless, and witty—a classic reporter who balances sharp news instincts with quick thinking and charm in pursuing important stories.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
A journalist gathers facts, verifies information, and shares truthful stories to inform the public and hold power accountable.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
i didn't seen yet
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I respond to pitches even if I won't cover them. Ideal emails are 2-3 sentences max, with limited follow-ups.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Muck Rack, Google Alerts, Otter.ai for transcription, Flourish for visuals, and Google Sheets for data analysis.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Verified Journalists and Readers
Why did you become a journalist?
journalists are free, they travel the whole world, seeking the truth, they live eternally through their words, they express them selfs
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?
I am most proud of covering world politics, war, conflict, and foreign policy, providing insightful analysis on global affairs that helps audiences understand complex issues and their impact on the world.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Read widely, write daily, and pitch relentlessly. Build a portfolio with local stories, master fact-checking, stay ethical, and embrace rejection—it's part of the journey to impactful journalism.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Tuesday or Wednesday, 10 AM - 12 PM local time. Avoid Mondays, Fridays, and early mornings when inboxes are flooded
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I didn't remember yet
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
it was 2 months ago that was worst that I ever got
What's your favorite drink?
Bourbon Whisky
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In the field reporting on global conflicts or interviewing sources on world politics.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
BBC, Aljazeera, Washington Post, JPost
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I don't know about it
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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