Mona Bassil on Muck Rack

Mona Bassil

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  • Journalist, Author, Voice-over Talent and TV director, Freelance
Lebanon
Covers:  Travel Movies Television Food History Archaeology Profiles Astrology Etymology
Doesn't Cover: Business Science Politics
Journalist, author, copywriter, TV director, language tutor, and voice-over talent.

Interview

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Reporting accurate and factual content with your own personal touch/style. Say no to AI and plagiarism.

Why did you become a journalist?

I've been writing since I was 10. I love research, photography, cultures, and the art of film, so I chose to study Communication Arts.

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

I wrote and took photos for my high-school and university papers.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Be fluent in at least two languages.

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

Blatant promos.

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