Mostafa Al-A'sar
(He/Him)
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TIMEP,
The Philanthropist Journal
Covers:
Middle East Affairs, Human Rights Issues, Press & Media Freedom, Free Expression
journalist | Writer | Filmmaker | HRD | @CJFE/@MasseyCollege Journalism Fellow | Ex-Fellow @TimepDC | Founder & CEO of @REDWORDca 🇪🇬🇨🇦
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
News Reporter
How is social media changing news?
Very badly
What's your favorite social network?
Linkedin
Why did you become a journalist?
To tell the truth
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?
Most of my work
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Passion and Curiosity
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time
What's your favorite drink?
Mango
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Walrus
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