Pauline Roche
(She/Her)
As seen in:
Wiley Online Library,
The Irish Post
Covers:
Digital literacy, Small UK charities, Tech for good in the UK, Birmingham, Women in tech in the UK, Irish in Britain
Doesn't Cover:
Large charities in the UK
Journalist/Librarian, Produce/Co-present #DrTechShow, Tech specialist, Amplifier, Open Data Camp #DigitalInclusion #OpenData; paulineroche.bsky.social
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, when I worked as a librarian in the architectural practice which designed Symphony Hall and the ICC in Birmingham
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To research, write and publish the most interesting and useful content for your audience
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Twitter, Facebook, Trello, the internet, Google Suite, Slack, Flourish (data viz)
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter - lots of interesting people and stories every day
Who do you wish followed you?
Caroline Criado-Perez
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Make sure people can find your easily and quickly on the internet, using a proper name and photo of yourself - I like Twitter for this
What's your favorite drink?
Kir Royale
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On Twitter on my smartphone
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Irish Times - great journalism and a very well-read audience
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
People who work for small charities don't get paid
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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