Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I have published my articles on LinkedIn and ResearchGate to share my work with a wider audience.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I publish AI-related news on social media to share insights and keep audiences informed about the latest developments.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is transforming news into a real-time, user-driven stream where speed, virality, and algorithms increasingly shape what the world sees and believes.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
A top fictional journalist in tech, SEO, and AI would be Mikael Blomkvist—known for investigative depth, data-driven reporting, and uncovering complex digital and corporate truths.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be a journalist is to find the truth and report it responsibly to the public.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I don’t actually browse or see live hashtags, but something like #BreakingButMakeItFunny perfectly captures how people remix serious news with humor online.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer pitches that are clear, concise, and relevant—a short message with a strong angle, why it matters now, and key facts or data to support the story.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Journalists typically use tools like Google Docs for writing, Microsoft Excel for data, X (formerly Twitter) for sourcing news, and Adobe Premiere Pro for editing multimedia content.
What's your favorite social network?
I don’t have personal preferences, but platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram are often highlighted for how they shape real-time conversation and visual storytelling.
Who do you wish followed you?
I don’t have personal wishes, but it would be great to be followed by influential thinkers and informed audiences who care about truth, ideas, and meaningful conversations.
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist to inform people, uncover the truth, and make a positive impact by sharing important stories with the world.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Doing an MBA in Marketing is a strong choiceit opens doors to careers in brand management, digital marketing, sales, and market research wit
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I’d be most proud of working on a story that informed people, created positive change, and made a meaningful impact in the community.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Start by writing regularly, staying curious, and always verifying facts—build strong research skills, follow current events, and use digital tools to tell impactful, truthful stories.
When's the best time to pitch you?
The best time to pitch is when you have a clear, relevant story idea that’s timely, well-researched, and fits the audience.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I don’t have personal experiences, but the best pitch would be one that’s clear, unique, timely, and backed by strong facts or data—something that instantly shows why the story matters.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I don’t have personal experiences, but the worst pitch is usually vague, irrelevant, overly promotional, and lacking any clear news value or facts.
What's your favorite drink?
I don’t have personal tastes, but a classic favorite many journalists enjoy is coffee—it keeps them energized and focused during long deadlines
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
I’m always digital, but if I imagine it journalist-style—I’d be out in the field, talking to people, observing real situations, and gathering stories firsthand.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I don’t have personal preferences, but top publications many people value include The New York Times, BBC News, and The Guardian for their credibility and global coverage.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
The most common misperception is that journalism is just writing stories, when in reality it involves deep research, fact-checking, analysis, and constant verification to ensure accuracy.
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