Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I was the Opinion editor for my high school newspaper.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No, but I will someday.
How is social media changing news?
Too much misinformation is being circulated.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Camille Preaker.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be a journalist means to be a truth-teller.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email is best for me!
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Workspace, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite
Who do you wish followed you?
Ronan Farrow.
Why did you become a journalist?
I wanted to tell stories, especially stories that are often forgotten or ignored.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I was the Opinion Editor!
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Covering the protests at Portland State University.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Find something that interests you and start digging.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Afternoon and evening.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Anything related to sports... No offense, it's just not my thing!
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On a hike listening to an audiobook.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The New Yorker.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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