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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Sports Writer - SCAN
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes (though not much)
How is social media changing news?
It's advanced the 24/7 news cycle to something that is just constantly on and evolving.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane?
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Your job is to break down whatever the story is, and make it interesting and informative to the reader
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Recently, #pokemonmastersex which was meant to be Pokemon Masters Ex
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Over on Twitter preferably
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
At the moment, wordpress mainly
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Does anyone follow me right now?
Why did you become a journalist?
I love writing and I love telling people what I think.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes (university) I wrote for the sports and lifestyle sections before advancing to Sports Editor later
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I don't know, let me get back to you.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't be afraid of failing, just write. Find somewhere for you to showcase what you can do, and just start writing.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime - get in touch!
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Last week someone asked me about my focus on videogames and sport, and then pitched me a job working for a cryptocurrency company...
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Can I write a fluff piece for a local business for free
What's your favorite drink?
Old Fashioned
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Outside somewhere in terrible weather more than likelyu
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Guardian for news
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I sit and play games all day
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.