Nicholas Mavindi
As seen in:
TV47 Kenya,
The Star (Kenya)
Covers:
investigations i.e stories that many don't want to be uncovered,
Interviews and
Stories making headlines
Doesn't Cover:
FAKE NEWS
Content Producer , Director and visual mixer @tv47news digital content creator: YT link below 👇 youtube.com/@sirnickproduction
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I was sent to cover murder story
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Social media has made people to access news everywhere and anytime
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Dennis Onsarigo
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Dedicating your self to get information and give to people at the right time
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Pitch me on stories that have content at any time
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Camera, notebook and a pen to write notes on stories am doing
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Everyone
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I loved journalism since my childhood and i was passionate about it
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes ,I covered a story about how students in boarding access to drugs
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A woman who was allegedly killed by tout
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Work smart and ensure you have good relationship with people and above all trust in God in all you do
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I was called to go and cover a story about the person I wanted to meet the most
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Mmmm I got pitched midnight sleeping😭😭😭
What's your favorite drink?
Herbal juice
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In the field collecting stories or playing
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Stories making headlines in several publications
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Am workaholic and serious
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