What was your first job as a journalist?
A Training Intern at Sportskeeda.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes!
How is social media changing news?
Quick engagement and building a loyal following is great for any digital publication. Sadly, no one wants to close the app and visit links.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Tony Johnson (from After Life featuring Ricky Gervais)
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To deliver useful and precise information as soon as possible.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via Email. Here is the address: Soham.bhattacharjee2011@gmail.com
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Asana, Trello, Slack, IA Writer, Photoshop.
What's your favorite social network?
X (Twitter)
Who do you wish followed you?
Todd Howard. Maybe I can snag the release date for The Elder Scrolls 6 from him on Instagram...
Why did you become a journalist?
To sustain myself while receiving enough time and reasons to justify my love for Gaming and Anime.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I worked on my University newspapers. As the Gaming Lead of the IT Club, I covered the University Esports Events and helped with design.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Explaining how Hirohiko Araki's Vision for the JoJo franchise made Jolyne the only failed protagonist in the long-running series.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Consistency is key.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime, mailing does not buzz anyway.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
A chronological list featuring every Bleach Arc. It has gathered over 700K sessions on Sportskeeda.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I had to list the top "Catgirls" in Anime. It made me feel a bit weird, but I did it anyway.
What's your favorite drink?
Orange Juice.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Probably out, camping in the mountains.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
IGN. Their guides are well-structured and their attention to content appeal is amazing.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Lack of Content. The world of Esports and Gaming has grown, helping writers and managers like us write about interesting topics daily.
