#MeetTheTeam – Riana Joubert
Riana Joubert is one of Review's senior journalists and some of her hobbies outside of work include gaming, poetry and binge watching crime series.
POLOKWANE – Her name is often on the front pages of both Bonus as well as Review Weekend and she is known for being a hard worker.
Riana Joubert is one of Review’s senior journalists and some of her hobbies outside of work include gaming, poetry and binge watching crime series.
How long have you been working at the Review?
Since January 2012.
What is your role at the Review?
I am a senior journalist responsible for different beats and stories for both the newspaper and the website.
Describe a typical day for a Review journalist?
There are no two days that are the same. Being a journalist means that you have to be able to handle about everything and think on your feet. You can do and find anything in a day that includes fun stuff like school concerts to the sad and darker part of life like accidents and tragedy.
How do you deal with pressure?
The best way is to get a on and off switch. There are days that go easier than others but being able to switch off helps to deal with pressure and the best thing is to do something as soon as possible.
What it is like knowing that people read your articles on a weekly basis?
Sometimes it can be scary. People from different walks of life are seeing what you read, seeing what you know and in some cases I have even taken my name off stories because of the fact that it sometimes becomes dangerous. It is flattering some days as well.
Have you kept all your articles?
Yes I have. It is good to sometimes reflect back on stories done and see the change that you have made and shared in peoples lives.
What was your favourite story that you’ve done?
What are some of the positive aspects about being a journalist?
You get to meet different people and go to places and see things that you may not have because of that little title.
If there is breaking news, what is the first thing you do?
What are some of the negative aspects?
As a private person you lose a lot of your identity. Everything you do is about and representing the newspaper. You become the publication you write for.
Why did you decide to become a journalist?
I have always been someone with an ear to the ground and wanted to know everything.
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