What was your first job as a journalist?
Interviewing a local rugby fanatic on his passion for the sport
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Readers are looking for quick updates to get information on the move
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist is about giving answers that people need without bias or subjectivity
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Aiden Markram
Why did you become a journalist?
I have a fascination with the English language and always want to know the answers
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Find your niche - good writing is the result of passion for the topic
When's the best time to pitch you?
In the afternoon/evening
What's your favorite drink?
Pepsi Max
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Outside with my family
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Cageside Seats
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Journalists do not enjoy misfortune, although this coverage tends to attract more interest from readers
