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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Sports editor at Ka Leo O Hawaii(The Voice of Hawaii)

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

speeding ii up by being nearly instantaneous

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Charles M. Rebounder

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Never having to go hungry again

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

Will pass on that one

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

email

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Laptop, video cameras. microphones, cell phone, various software

What's your favorite social network?

YouTube

Who do you wish followed you?

Everyone

Why did you become a journalist?

The opportunity presented itself, and I acquiesced

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Did not work for a newspaper until college

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

The Greening of the Tourism Industry

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

The trend is video, so practice the basics of video production, establish an appealing persona on camera, and be informative and entertaining

When's the best time to pitch you?

AM Monday-Wednesday

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