What was your first job as a journalist?
Interning at my favorite hometown news station, WPVI-TV/6abc
Have you ever used a typewriter?
no
How is social media changing news?
It is changing who can release news and the access people have to sources.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Rory Gilmore
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Impacting others in a positive way and opening up doors for those who will come after me
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Word Press and Google Docs
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Zuri Hall
Why did you become a journalist?
I have always been an extrovert and engaging with other people is one of my favorite things to do.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I wrote about local attractions and gave advice to other students.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My Wonka interview with Timothée Chalamet and Keegan-Michael Key!
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Never let anyone try to convince you that you have to follow a specific path to reach your dreams. Spend time with those who encourage you!
When's the best time to pitch you?
mid-day/afternoon
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I don't get pitches often but I am always on the look out for a great pitch!
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Nothing specific but I really prefer to write based on interviews with people of prominence.
What's your favorite drink?
Water has always been my favorite
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Out exploring my city, trying a new restaurant, or spending time with friends.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Variety always has thought-provoking headlines
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
People do no think entertainment is a real form of journalism, yet film and television are forms of storytelling.
