What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing movie reviews for the college paper.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
How is social media changing news?
It's broadening the coverage of topics and it's allowing more direct interaction with sources previously more difficult to cultivate.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
William Miller ("Almost Famous")
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means telling stories to inform people and keep conversations going.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
There is no preferred way. I'll take phone calls, emails, DM on Twitter, carrier pigeon - whatever works.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
iPhone, laptop
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook.
Who do you wish followed you?
Nicholas Kristof
Why did you become a journalist?
I wanted to learn about why the world works - or doesn't work - the way it does.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No. There wasn't a high school paper.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Covering the Colorado National Guard as they searched for people in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Stay curious.
