Publisher, Entrepreneur, Consultant
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
No.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Social media has made it possible for anyone to be a "citizen journalist," meaning that people can share their own videos and photos of events as they happen. However, the immediacy and global reach of social media also means that misinformation can spread rapidly and it's harder for traditional fact-checking mechanisms to keep up.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
For me being a journalist is about being a storyteller.It's about being able to explain complex issues in a way that is understandable and accessible to a wide audience.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
All sorts of SEO tools (Ahrefs, SEMRush), Google Docs/Sheets, and many other.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
People with an interest in psychology, communication, and human relationships.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Writing about personality types (MBTI) and enneagrams on TheCoolist.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Stay true to your curiosity and your passion for storytelling.
When's the best time to pitch you?
I'm being know for the person who rarely sleeps.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
People trying to guest post on our publication. They're the worst.
What's your favorite drink?
Gin and tonic.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Find me in Italy, skiing in the Dolomites.
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