Manuel Novik is a journalist based in Quito, Ecuador. He has experience in environmental, urban, political, organized crime, illegal fishing and art, among others. As a young journalist he has a constant curiosity to incorporate new techniques into his reporting. He handles multimedia editing, data journalism, social media and live news coverage. He has published articles in more than five local and international media outlets. He works for PlanV, an independent magazine that focuses on investigative journalism.