Neil McCartney on Muck Rack

Neil McCartney

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Johannesburg
As seen in: The Citizen (South Africa), LinkedIn, Daily Express, Flipboard
Runner, Cyclist, Triathlete, Photojournalist. Ironman and Comrades nutter, Glasgow Rangers & Chelsea fan. Staying in SA 🇿🇦 Guess I'm a sucker for punishment!
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Unpaid intern at a Afrikaans newspaper in Johannesburg.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yes

How is social media changing news?

It's a double edged sword, it creates more avenues for people to get stories out, but it also allows for easier distribution of fake news.

What's your favorite social network?

LinkedIn

Why did you become a journalist?

I have always been interested in photojournalism and its impact on society.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Just keep going , the road is often hard but always worth it.
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