What was your first job as a journalist?
FlickDirect Inc
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
The advent of social media has accelerated the speed at which news is disseminated, but has also reduced its shelf life.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist in the movie industry typically involves reporting and analyzing news and developments related to movies, actors, directors, and the film industry as a whole. Journalists in the movie industry may write articles or produce videos for print, online or broadcast media outlets, covering events such as film premieres, festivals, award shows, and interviews with industry professionals.
In addition to breaking news and presenting industry trends, movie journalists may also provide critical reviews of movies and discuss broader industry issues such as film financing and the impact of streaming on the industry. Overall, their role is to inform and educate the public about the movie industry and its products, as well as contribute to discussions and debates about the significance and value of movies in society.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Grammarly, Word, Sure Microphone
What's your favorite social network?
Insagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Anyone who has an interest in my work and the film industry.
Why did you become a journalist?
To share my love of movies and my voice with the world.
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?
Reporting from Cinemacon 2018-Present
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
When starting out, don't be discouraged by receiving many rejections. Embrace both smaller and larger opportunities.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
interviewing Lin-Manuel Miranda.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Please promote a product that has nothing to do with my industry.
What's your favorite drink?
Orange Seltzer.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
7am EST - 11pm EST
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Deadline.com
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
ome common misconceptions about movie critics, as perceived by the public, including that they are elitist and pretentious, out of touch.
