What was your first job as a journalist?
Program Assistant at Hockey Night in Canada
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. Loved it.
How is social media changing news?
Making it more accessible.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Through social media
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
My computer and video editing as well as Wordpress.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Any NHL players.
Why did you become a journalist?
If you can’t play the sport then write about it.
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?
Looking back on Tim Horton
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Take every opportunity.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Early afternoon
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Do you want to interview Zach Parise about chocolate milk?
What's your favorite drink?
Craft beer
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Spending time with my family.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Athletic
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That we all get hurt feelings over other takes on the Maple Leafs
