What was your first job as a journalist?
I unfortunately had to go into the IT field, so I never really got the chance before. My first job is my current job, Writer at GameRant
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, When I was a Kid
How is social media changing news?
Very badly, They make a big deal out of everything, especially celebrities (who are humans just like us, not some Gods to worship)
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I don't really have any favorite fictional one
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be able to help convey and spread knowledge
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I don't think they'd be appropriate to mention over here lol
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Given a simple, interesting idea that I can research more about
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Emaki
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
All my family and friends
Why did you become a journalist?
Because it was my passion and something I wanted to do since I was a kid, I always enjoyed writing articles and essays.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, I didn't
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Topics on Attack on Titan
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep exploring! Keep writing; it takes practice to be better and it takes inspiration to write better
When's the best time to pitch you?
10am-7pm
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Whenever it's anything related to Attack on Titan
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
We almost always have to pitch ourselves to get approval from the editors before we can work on it, but sometimes we receive pitches.
What's your favorite drink?
Fresca
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Near the riverfront on a bench, just relaxing
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
My editor's since he mostly writes similar stuff to mine
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it is meant for kids!
