What was your first job as a journalist?
It was a bit challenging yet enticing being my first assignment after school.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No.
How is social media changing news?
The consumer can get realtime news as they happen.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Murphy Brown
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means being brave, thorough, sensitive and honest with yourself. With those attributes, you will remain relevant.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Be clear & precise
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Laptop & Windows
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Elon Musk
Why did you become a journalist?
Passion
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. I contributed on various topics.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Emerging trends in the business world and modern technology.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
To do a background check and fact-finding before they publish a story. This will ensure they give credible information to the audience.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Early in the morning
What's the best pitch you ever got?
The voicemail pitch
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
A pitch without a clear definition
What's your favorite drink?
Milk
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
I am likely taking a walk
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Press release
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That they are too predictable!
