Show Notes
This week we are joined by CNN enterprise writer Rob Picheta.
If you're interested in becoming a political journalism or the work of a foreign correspondent this is the episode for you.
In this episode of 'How to be a Journalist' Rob shares insights on his experience covering British general elections, the Ukraine-Russia war and the conflict in the middle east which saw his breaking news team pick up two Emmy awards for their coverage. Let us know what you think of this episode in the comments.
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Edited by Plamedi Mbungu.
Photos courtesy of Rob Picheta, Andrew Filer and Wikipedia.
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