Roza Melkumyan on Muck Rack

Roza Melkumyan

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Armenia, New York, Washington, D.C.
As seen in: FF2 Media, Medium, Aramco World, The Armenian Mirror-Spectator, EVN Report, USA Armenian Life Magazine
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

I wrote film reviews for films either written or directed by women for FF2 Media.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Alas, no.

How is social media changing news?

News is disseminated more easily, reaching new audiences. Unfortunately, it is also making it much easier to disseminate misinformation.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email is preferable, and in a paragraph or 2

Who do you wish followed you?

Anthony Bourdain, if he we were still alive

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Seeking Permanence in Pixels: Digital Echoes of Cultural Genocide

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime!

What's your favorite drink?

2% milk on a normal day, hard cider in the evening. And on a special occasion? Fanta – shokata flavored (tastes like sparkles)
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