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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
At Radio e Tv Bandeirantes, a Tv station in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Considering that I am a journalist for 22 years and i started it in Brazil, it was my first tool.
How is social media changing news?
Social Media "is" the new news niche
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
At the moment, Faisal.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To me? The world. It's my passion. It's my addiction.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Im not sure, its the funniest; but with no doubt the smartest - #ChangePolitics
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I love to tell the stories.....
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
A good computer and good sources
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter.
Who do you wish followed you?
Richard Branson
Why did you become a journalist?
I've always had a desire and passion to find the truth.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. I was the "party" reporter.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Writing books I would say...
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Do not jump steps and rely to good sources
When's the best time to pitch you?
Early evening.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Producing Red Hot Chilli Peppers (Rio de Janeiro)
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Covering a presidential debate where the opposition didnt have a voice
What's your favorite drink?
Passion Fruit juice
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Being a mom.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Times.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Im not sure...
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