What was your first job as a journalist?
college radio dj, fall of 09
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
I'm a big believer in Marshall McCluhan's teachings and believe there are many merits to "the medium is the message" so let's start there.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I don't know that I have one right now.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
was pretty incredible and funny to me. Loved that whole story.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Workspace, Discord (+ custom bots), Microsoft Office, Streamlabs, Milanote, Adobe Cloud, Airtable, Wordpress, Social Media, iPhone
What's your favorite social network?
twitter
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, we didn't have anything like that really.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Understand that journalism is a tough field and it is "noble" but don't that harden you so much that you can't still enjoy life.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
"would you like to write for ____ ? and yes it pays"
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Far too many. Unethical, completely irrelevant... so many.
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
With my phone, available.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Athletic.
