What was your first job as a journalist?
My first job as a journalist was in radio in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
They still make typewriters?
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Kim Baker, from Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Although inspired by Kim Barker, I relate to Tina Fey's character in so many ways.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
An email is a good way to start. An email attached to donuts is even better! Call me. Write me. Let's chat!
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premier, Adobe Illustrator, Joomla, Blox, Roxen, Google Analytics
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Stars and Stripes. My ultimate career goal is to work for the publication I loved reading while I was deployed.
Why did you become a journalist?
Truthfully, I became a journalist by accident, but in this accident I found my soul's calling.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, I was more interested in working in radio.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I am most proud of a series of stories I've done on rent sustainability and mobile home park legislation in Colorado.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
"Find what you love and let it kill you."
When's the best time to pitch you?
Pitch me anytime by email. I'm usually awake and online. :-)
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
"I have this really neat children's toy I'm trying to market. Can you do a story to help my Kickstarter campaign.?
What's your favorite drink?
I put the PRO in Prosecco.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Behind the lens.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That I have just ONE beat. :-)
