Noah Okello
Covers:
Music & Football
🥇 Music, Culture, New Media, Sports
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing for my cousin's blog. Majorly focused on Kenyan entertainment
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Led to the growth of many Citizen Journalists. This is good but at the same time reduced credibility of many news sources due to fake news
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means I have the chance to Inspire, Inform and Educate
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Hit the nail on the head, be as brief as possible and maintain relevance
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Adobe audition, Adobe Premier
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Anybody inspired by my work
Why did you become a journalist?
I was inspired by my teachers and a number of radio personalities like Caroline Mutoko and Jalang'o. My Passion drove me even more
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I didn't. My high school had no Magazine but this did not hinder me from bettering my journalistic skills to achieve my dream
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
An exclusive interview I got with Man United legend Dwight Yorke
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be original and authentic and always keep in mind that nothing comes easy.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's your favorite drink?
Fresh Juice
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On my phone curating playlists and checking my twitter feed.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Tangaza Magazine, Forbes, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Goal, The Athletic and Sky Sports
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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