Salim Umar Ibrahim
Verified
(He/Him)
Covers:
General beat
Doesn't Cover:
None. Open to cover any topic.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Field report
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Dynamically and unfavorable of the tradition of information dissemination.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Aaron of BBC
What does it mean to be a journalist?
A lot
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Not any
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via mail
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Almost all media friendly softwares and tools.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Everyone. More especially colleagues in the media.
Why did you become a journalist?
To make impact and change things around for the better.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. I was the editor.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Development, solution and investigative stories
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
One should be persistent always. Patience and hardwork are key.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Early morning
What's the best pitch you ever got?
An investigation
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Exercising
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Any
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Complications and time consuming
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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