Munza Mushtaq
(She/Her)
As seen in:
Nikkei Asia,
MSN,
Yahoo News,
Los Angeles Times,
Al Jazeera English,
Nikkei,
The Christian Science Monitor,
Yahoo Sport UK,
Anadolu Agency,
Hartford Courant,
TRT World
and
Covers:
Politics, economics, current affairs, human rights, geopolitics
◾ Contributing Writer @NikkeiAsia |
◾ Byline in @LATimes | @AJEnglish | @TRTWorld |◾@DW_GMF Fellow 21'
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
To report on the May Day in Colombo
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Helps media obtain a broader perspective
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
None.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
We report, the people decide.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via email or phone
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
A phone, notebook, pen and laptop.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Anyone interested on the political developments of Sri Lanka
Why did you become a journalist?
To report 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?
All my stories.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be honest and committed always.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime.
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