Shyleen Choruma on Muck Rack

Shyleen Choruma

(She/Her)
Harare
Covers:  Headlining news
Doesn't Cover: I cover almost everything depending on what is trending
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What was your first job as a journalist?

writing templates

Have you ever used a typewriter?

no

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means being the voice of the voiceless

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#fakenews

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Mitchelle Obama

Why did you become a journalist?

I like knowing new things, well running around looking for a story is my thing

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

yes l did and l would publish mostly jokes

When's the best time to pitch you?

7am - 5pm

What's your favorite drink?

Cocacola

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

twitter

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

theconversation

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

Well l would say l am highly attentive to detail, but l struggle a lot with time management this is mostly because of perfectionism
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