Shimbo Pastory
Verified
Covers:
Education, human empowerment, politics, cultures, histories, climate issues, human rights, social emancipation, gender in Africa, inclusion, special groups, and advocacy for special groups
Doesn't Cover:
One-sided propagandas
Shimbo Pastory is a Tanzania journalist and social develoment columnist for The Citizen newspaper, Tanzania.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Proofreader
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
It goes both ways: making news circulate faster. But also often present wrong perspectives and lack professionalism.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Not particularly
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To promote the good without taking sides or compromises
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I can't specify just now.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
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What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Computer
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook, Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Everyone interested in the things I do
Why did you become a journalist?
Deep passion to get people rightly informed. This is why I not only report events, but I do deep research into social affairs.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, editing
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep at it with a high sense of duty to put the best out there. Never stop learning. Consistency is key.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
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What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None to mention
What's your favorite drink?
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When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
When I am not at a computer I would be at the piano or taking a walk.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Guardian
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I'm afraid I'm yet to single out any. I don't write about controversial and borderline issues. I prefer to do critical research prior.
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