Sonia Owchariw
As seen in:
Issuu,
NorthJersey.com,
MyCentralJersey,
TAPinto,
Washington Jewish Week,
The River Reporter,
Rockland County Times,
The Westfield Leader,
Sullivan County Democrat,
Shawangunk Journal
and
Covers:
News, politics, health, biologics; complement inhibitor drugs, features, music, science and entertainment.
Doesn't Cover:
Topics are all covered.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
NBC Exit Polling for primary election. I had to wear a red sash and carry clipboard. I stood away from polling place but talked to voters.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, Corona Typewriter.
How is social media changing news?
Always fact check
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
"Dear God, It's Me, Margaret"...let's hear it for the girls.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Transparency is how every day people make educated decisions.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Over coffee and cheesecake...
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Another gem of wisdom and insight...
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter is sweet.
Who do you wish followed you?
Robin Roberts. Amazing story of bone marrow survival.
Why did you become a journalist?
To write about people, places, and things that matter; to write thought provoking articles.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Roselle Rams High School newspaper Feature Editor and Reporter for the latest highlights at ACHS.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My story on my Great Grandmother's farm...she owned 40 acres in Sullivan County...now that's amazing. Go, Grandma.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Low pay, but if it's your passion; don't give up.
When's the best time to pitch you?
As long as food is involved, all the time...
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Jase Harley, rapper of Hoboken, "American Pharoh." Childish Gambino won 4 Grammys, "This Is America." I got Jase on TMZ and it went viral.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
When you can't find the story...where is the beat.
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee is the ultimate energy drink.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Shopping...always looking for a bargain and a new coat.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
NY Times, USA Today, Wall St. Journal, The Beast, The Star Ledger and Kyiv Post.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
"Why you keep reporting the bad news?"
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