Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. Then a word processor. Then a computer. Then a laptop. A Blackberry. Now I use an iPad.
How is social media changing news?
Social Media IS news. It is routing information to audience in a quicker fashion and from more sources.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Howard Beale from the movie NETWORK.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email me: bdgallof (@) gmail.com
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
iPad, Pages app, IPhone, Micro 4/3 camera, Eye-Fi card, Camera+, Phototoaster, Snapseed, Photoshop, Mac mini, TASCAM iPad/IPhone recorder mic
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter - immediate, succinct, powerful.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I am most proud of my work on the convoluted politics and arena issues involved with Nassau County & the NY Islanders for over 6 years.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Write online & often. Be social media active. Find mentors. Be a sponge. Be humble to the information and let the story flow through you.
When's the best time to pitch you?
email me bdgallof@gmail.com - my evenings are best times to discuss pitches.
