What was your first job as a journalist?
I was an intern at a sports newspaper in Atlanta called Score Atlanta.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I have not used a personal typewriter on a professional level.
How is social media changing news?
I think social media has changed it a big way. Readers can get the news right away instead of waiting for the 6:00 news or the newspaper.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means caring about the truth and informing the public what they want and need to know.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Word, Asana, Google Docs, Slack, WordPress.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram.
Why did you become a journalist?
I enjoy reporting on stories that I care about. I also like to observe and have an unbiased opinion on different topics and events.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My exclusive story on Joe Montana.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. ET.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I was pitched an interview with a chess player. Nothing was wrong with it, but it just didn't fit.
What's your favorite drink?
Water.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Reading, watching TV, going to the movies, or working out.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
ESPN
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I get access to every sporting event.
