Sanda Arambepola on Muck Rack

Sanda Arambepola

Verified
(She/Her)
Christchurch
As seen in: Stuff.co.nz, Manawatū Standard, Rodney Times, The Marlborough Express, The Nelson Mail, The Southland Times, The Timaru Herald, Flipboard, North Shore Times, The Post (Wellington), SriLankaNZ and
Covers:  I am experienced in delivering stories through written, audio and video journalism while also being a very enthusiastic video and audio editor
National Journalist @nzstuff
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Assisting a fellow journalist in doing a story on women's day

How is social media changing news?

Social media has enabled media to get news and stories to the general public quickly. However, it has given a medium for fake news as well.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

For me personally, it is being able to see and understand a story from all the points of view the story can have.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Adobe suit

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

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

A story about homeless university students

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Fall in love with stories and try to grab and learn from every opportunity that comes your way

What's your favorite drink?

water

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Reading a book or in the kitchen baking
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