Melvin Mathew

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Reporter, Bangalore Mirror

Bangalore

Arts and Entertainment, Media

As seen in: Bangalore Mirror, MSN, ET Government, ETCISO, Flipboard, Sportskeeda, Inquisitr, DualShockers, Dexerto, The News Minute, NewsBreak and

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What was your first job as a journalist?

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Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but I would love to own one.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

For me, it means to be able to document narratives and personal histories.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

With a lot of possibilities and some sure-shot angles.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

MS Word, Photoshop.

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

Why did you become a journalist?

To be able to hear stories about other people.

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 working on a story about a community library.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Write. Write. Write.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime.

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Melvin Mathew

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Have you ever used a typewriter?

What does it mean to be a journalist?

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

What's your favorite social network?

Why did you become a journalist?

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

When's the best time to pitch you?

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Melvin Mathew

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Have you ever used a typewriter?

What does it mean to be a journalist?

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

What's your favorite social network?

Why did you become a journalist?

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

When's the best time to pitch you?

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Get in touch with Melvin