Carmen Munir Russell-Sluchansky
(He/Him)
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I wrote for my college paper. My first regular paid gig was as a general assignments reporter for The China Post.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Not really. As a kid writing papers for school.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I'm a big fan of Google Docs for writing articles. I use a Canon 6D for video and photography projects. I have a Tascam for audio.
What's your favorite social network?
I don't have a favorite but I mostly check FB and Twitter. Instagram to a lesser degree.
Why did you become a journalist?
I like the fact that the job is a constant education; Getting paid to talk to other people about what they know is exhilarating.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I didn't but I did work for my middle school newspaper and my college newspapers.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Tough question. I guess the series of stories I did on child indentured servants in Haiti.
When's the best time to pitch you?
There is no specific time.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Riding a bike.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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