Samar Abdul Malak
Verified
(She/Her)
Covers:
News, Economics, Technology, Health, Entertainment, Luxury, Travel, Fashion, Lifestyle
Deputy Editor - Elaph (elaph.com) Editor - former Editor of FT’s HTSI Arabic
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Junior reporter while i was still @ University
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I've never had that privilege.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Connecting, inspiring, listening, sharing positivity, being compassionate. It means being honest, being present ...
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Curiosity!
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter.
Why did you become a journalist?
Still trying to figure this one out!
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Everything... with all the ups and downs
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be a good team player. Maintain high ethics while being naughty.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Early Morning and Late evening
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Can't remember
What's your favorite drink?
Wine
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Wandering
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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