Nikiya Biggs
Verified
(She/Her)
As seen in:
LinkedIn,
MSN,
Her Forward,
The Lifestyle Daily,
Grit Daily,
Forging Founders,
Western Herald,
FMHipHop
Covers:
Politics, Technology, Crime, Justice, Arts & Entertainment, Hip-Hop/Rap and R&B, Health and Wellness, Entrepreneurship, Travel, Lifestyle, Food & Drink and many more!
Freelance Writer - FMHipHop and @CelebTattler| PR Coordinator at TwelveOSix Agency | Content Creator at The NICHEwork | Founder/Blogger - All-In-One Hub #news
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Social media is increasingly being used as a source of news. Compared to mainstream media, social media is the preferred method of spreading breaking news alerts.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Docs, WordPress, Grammarly, and SEO Plagiarism Checker.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
A plethora of news publications, content creators, and PR agencies.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No I did not.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be confident in your abilities and do not be afraid to fail. Nobody is proficient at writing from the very beginning. Learning from those who are more experienced than you is the best way to improve as a writer. Know the fundamentals and conduct thorough research before writing a story. When presenting information, assure it is accurate.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime!
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Watching TV with my husband.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Eat This, Not That, New York Post, People, Yahoo News, Ebony Magazine, and many more!
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.