Saliqa Khan
(She/Her)
- Founder & CEO, 1 Of A Khan Media
Ohio, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C.
As seen in:
KING-TV (Seattle, WA),
KHOU-TV (Houston, TX),
WFAA-TV (Dallas, TX),
WKYC-TV (Cleveland, OH),
WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA),
KARE-TV (Minneapolis, MN),
WUSA-TV (Washington, DC),
KGW-TV (Portland, OR),
Spectrum News NY1,
WCVB-TV (Boston, MA)
and
Covers:
All: (Breaking) news, politics, sports, etc. For businesses: Public relations, crisis communications, projects, advising and consulting work.
Journalist | Past: @WUSA9 @WBALTV11 @NBCNews @AOL @KCRANEWS @CBSPhilly @ispeakformyself @TempleAlumni
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
My first job was a local newspaper in high school. I got to see how a printing press was used first-hand. Yes, I realize this dates me.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes! I love the feel of a typewriter! I'm also old school: I love pen or pencil and paper!
How is social media changing news?
Social media provides news in real time. The change is how misinformation factors in. It's vital to verify sources and attribute.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I don't have one. My favorites exist in real life!
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means connecting with your audience: Providing a public service in times of need (breaking news), or to inform with facts not opinions.
Why did you become a journalist?
I watched the Berlin Wall coming down. Seeing Tom Brokaw as a kid, I wanted to be a real-life historian. Journalism was/is the way.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime. Great stories are great no matter when, but if it's timely then the sooner the better!
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
The one that was never pitched. No story can be told if it hasn't been pitched!
What's your favorite drink?
Water: Nothing is as refreshing.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Traveling
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, etc.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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