Jess Zammit on Muck Rack

Jess Zammit

Verified
Sydney
Covers:  Games, tech, pop culture, queer representation, diversity, television
Writer/Narrative & UX Designer/Production Coordinator. Editorial Team @Player2au. Diversity advocate/consultant. Author - Cooperative Gaming. She/her

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Reviewing games for a small site called Select Start Media

How is social media changing news?

We are given more up-to-date information, as well as reporting from a wider variety of angles. It also allows for instant fact-checking

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Supergirl/Kara Danvers

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To make sure everyone's story is told truthfully and honestly, and to act on evidence-based principles

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

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, SPSS Statistics, Audacity

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

That games are for and made by dudes - anyone can be a gamer!

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