Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
At my internship
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes!
How is social media changing news?
I think social media is changing news because now we are able to find out about more news at a faster rate and share them.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Betty Suarez or Perd Hapley.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be able to share stories effectively.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Too many to share!
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
With passion and details.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Grammarly is one of my go-to's!
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram.
Why did you become a journalist?
I love storytelling and the process of being creative to channel a specific voice.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No but I wish I did.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I have written personal stories and am continuing to do so and I'm proud of them because it shows the strength in vulnerability.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Find your voice and be attentive to details.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime.
What's your favorite drink?
Chicha Morada or Inca Kola
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Around the dinner table sharing food with family or friends.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Refinery29, POPSugar, Entertainment Weekly.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it can be too conversational.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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