What was your first job as a journalist?
Online platform for new public companies
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes!
How is social media changing news?
ChatGPT said:
Social media has made news faster, more accessible, and more interactive—but also more chaotic. It spreads information instantly, mixes verified news with misinformation, and uses algorithms that shape what each person sees.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent, no one better than Superman!
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means seeking and reporting the truth to inform the public. It’s about asking questions, investigating facts and truth.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
A hilarious one is —used to share “urgent” news that’s totally mundane or dad-level obvious, like a dad realizing he left the grill on or that his socks don’t match. It’s newsy but in the most painfully relatable, funny way.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Smartphones, laptops, social media, cameras, audio recorders, and data analytics tools to research, report, and share news quickly.
What's your favorite social network?
Linkedin
Who do you wish followed you?
Andre Agassi
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist because you wanted to uncover the truth, tell impactful stories, and give people information that actually matters.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I did not
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Sports and Business
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be curious, verify your facts, write clearly, stay ethical, adapt to new media, and never stop learning.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime!
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Once got a pitch where the person fell asleep on our zoom!
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
About gambling in tennis, I hate the thought of fixed matches!
What's your favorite drink?
Brunello Di Montalcino
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
With my daughters
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Business Insider
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That I only want to focus on business!
