SaaSy AF
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Maryam Moshiri on being authentic, going viral and the realities of modern journalism
SaaSy AF is joined by Maryam Moshiri for episode 10. As a globally recognized BBC presenter and journalist, she offers expert insight into the journalism industry including: the effects of the stories reporters tell, why staying authentic and personable as a journalist matters, and of course what happens when you go viral.
For those who like to skip to the good bits, here's where to head:
00:00 Introducing Maryam Moshiri
00:46 Why do hiccups on live news go viral?
04:30 Authenticity is exactly what people need in todays world
05:45 Maryam Moshiri's viral middle finger moment, and how it happened.
12:48 Living in the most chaotic and quick-changing news cycle, and how journalists must navigate it
15:38 How to manage breaking news as the story is still evolving
17:00 The mental weight never being able to switch off from the news
22:10 The expectation from the public, and the effects of that expectation on the modern newsroom
26:30 What would Maryam be doing if she wasn't a journalist
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