Sayed Hassib
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MSN,
MSN Canada,
MSN UK,
O Globo,
Business Insider,
Daily Mail,
El País,
HuffPost,
Reuters Japan,
Terra
and
Covers:
General News,
Feature Stories
@Reuters TV Producer in #Kabul. Tweets are about #Afghanistan and anything else that interests me. Views are personal, not Reuters'
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Television reporter.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Not yet.
How is social media changing news?
Social medias are one of the main source of online news nowadays. And, it has impacted a lot the news business in the market.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
James Mackenzie
What does it mean to be a journalist?
For me, It means connecting with different people in the society. I often think about the world in which I live today. It means taking risks, inspiring, sharing what needs to be shared.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
No idea
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I would like to be pitched story ideas early in the week and in the morning.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Camera, tripod, iphone, laptop and Windows software
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook.
Who do you wish followed you?
My readers!
Why did you become a journalist?
I wanted to be a creative writer.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, I didn't work for my school newspaper.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I would like to work on life feature stories.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be kind, be rigorous, work hard and make sure you love being a Journalist.
When's the best time to pitch you?
At the start of the week
What's the best pitch you ever got?
No idea
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Nothing so far
What's your favorite drink?
water, milk, coffee, tea, juice and soft drinks.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
at gym or swimming pool
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The New York Times
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
No idea!
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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