What was your first job as a journalist?
In my first outing as an on-field reporter, I covered an inter-collegiate Chess tournament. Students from all over the country flew in for this national championship, and I was given the crucial task of capturing the human stories within the spectacle: the pressure behind each move, the quiet triumphs, and the sheer concentration in the room.
What's your favorite social network?
X for breaking news, LinkedIn for the industry pulse, Reddit for the unfiltered fan engagement, and Discord for interviews.
Why did you become a journalist?
For me, it was never really about choosing to be a journalist. It was more about finding the thing that let me do what I’ve always loved: telling the real stories behind the things people are passionate about. Some of my other interests, such as cinema and music, reflect that as well.
As for my beat, my passion for esports was the primary reason; the unbelievable skill, the human drama, and the sheer speed of history being made were compelling factors.
Moreover, I became an esports journalist since it felt like the only way to truly honor that passion. This job lets me pull back the curtain on the moments we all cheer for, to share not just what happened, but the real story of how and why it happened, straight from the players who make it all possible. It’s about building that bridge between the arena and the audience.
