Solomon Yimer on Muck Rack

Solomon Yimer

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Addis Ababa
As seen in: Nature, Frontiers, Medical Xpress, Mongabay, AllAfrica, Tech Xplore, SciDev Net, Climate Home News, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Dialogue Earth and
Covers:  Environment Climate Change Health Science Economy Technology Development Biodiversity Conservation
Freelance journalist based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, covering politics, economy, technonogy, environment and health. DM open for tips.
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

News reporting

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, when I was a college student

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being a voice for the voiceless!

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Recorder

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Why did you become a journalist?

Because I love researching.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Work hard

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime!!.

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

The economist
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