Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Fashion Reporter.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes!
How is social media changing news?
It's allowed news to be shared more timely.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Khadijah James + Carrie Bradshaw
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It's a privilege and a responsibility to help share truthful information.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Not sure.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
All of them.
What's your favorite social network?
Brother Magazine (www.BrotherMag.com)
Who do you wish followed you?
Whomever finds my content and storytelling engaging.
Why did you become a journalist?
I love sharing knowledge and information.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Managing Editor.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
All of my work.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Journalistic integrity is key.
When's the best time to pitch you?
My email inbox is open!
What's the best pitch you ever got?
It changes daily, as I frequently receive quite a few!
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
An email salutation addressed to the wrong person.
What's your favorite drink?
Water.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Out and about, in New York City!
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Vogue.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Not sure.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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