What was your first job as a journalist?
I blogged for Air America's website during the '08 election cycle.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
How is social media changing news?
It's already changed news. If you don't know, then you won't know.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I really like Will Rahn's satire.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
by Nancy Grace.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I like emails and Tweets.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Quicktime, Quicktime Pro, Final Cut, Premier, iMovie, Photoshop, Garageband, Preview, EyeTV, TVeyes.
What's your favorite social network?
This week it's Twitter. Next week it'll probably Tumblr. I wish I was better at Vine.
Who do you wish followed you?
Kennedy. Wait, that already happened.
Why did you become a journalist?
My editor told me I had to.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Nope. I took radio production and I was the News Director for a while.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Just working the '12 election with the BuzzFeed team. It was an amazing experience and I learned so much from our incredible reporters.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Never forget that luck is half in everything.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime between 12:01am and 11:590pm
