What was your first job as a journalist?
High school newspaper.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No.
How is social media changing news?
For the worst. Too many fake stories and not enough awareness to discern what's real and what isn't.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Sticking to the facts, being objective and standing up for the truth, no matter how inconvenient it may be to some.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
A possible headline and a snippet of information is all I need. I can do the rest.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I use my PC and Android phone for my reporting and researching. I use Microsoft Word and Google Docs along with WordPress to do my work.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter.
Who do you wish followed you?
Sylvester Stallone
Why did you become a journalist?
Because writing is my passion and being a journalist is the pursuit of the truth and knowledge, the noblest pursuit of all.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. I was a writer, editor for Opinions and co-editor for Sports.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I am proud of everything I've done. Where I've been will help me get to where I need to be.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Being first should never take the place of being right.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime day or night.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Anything that involved me going to a live event.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I had to do a story about gaming socks. How I managed 300 words on a pair of socks I may never know.
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Playing with my son.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Bleacher Report
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
It's easy.
