Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
LamboCars
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
I don't know.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane from the Superman comics and movies. As a reporter for the Daily Planet, she's known for her determination, bravery, and integrity.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Not just writing, but thinking and researching
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
This is discussed individually
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Word Processing Software:Microsoft Word: Used for drafting and editing articles.Google Docs: Useful for collaborative writing and editing.Note-taking
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram, Twitter (X)
Who do you wish followed you?
Elon Mask
Why did you become a journalist?
I've started my blog. And then I started to be approached about cooperation and writing articles from various web publications.
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?
Many stories
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Practice more.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning
What's the best pitch you ever got?
The best pitch I ever received came from a small tech startup that had developed an innovative battery cooling solution for electric vehicles (EVs). Instead of just sending over a generic press release, they approached it in a unique way:Personal Touch: The pitch was tailored specifically to me, referencing previous articles I'd written about EV battery technology, showing they had done their homework.Narrative-Driven: They shared a compelling story about the founder – a young engineer who grew up in a region with frequent power cuts, which inspired her to work on sustainable energy solutions.Exclusive Opportunity: They offered an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of their lab, complete with interviews with their R
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
When they write boilerplate pitches
What's your favorite drink?
Beer
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
I work from home most of the time, so my environment caters to both my professional and personal needs. It's a comfortable space where I can balance work and relaxation.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Car and Driver - Renowned for its in-depth car reviews, road test results, and feature stories.Motor Trend - Known for its "Car of the Year" awards and a broad range of automotive news and reviews.Autocar - The world's oldest car publication, based in the UK, offering a blend of news, reviews, and long-term tests.Road
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
One of the most common misperceptions about the automotive beat is that it's solely about cars, their specs, and reviews. While those are certainly vital components, the automotive industry is a vast landscape encompassing technology, design, cultural influences, environmental impacts, and economic shifts, among other topics. It's as much about understanding societal trends and shifts in mobility as it is about horsepower or torque figures. The automotive world is evolving rapidly, especially with the advent of electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and shared mobility, making it a rich and multifaceted domain to cover.
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