What was your first job as a journalist?
The Tab. I'm sure every student with a passion for writing ends up there...
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. For nostalgic reasons, only, i'm afraid.
How is social media changing news?
The scope for user-centered media is wider, as style and formats have changed in line with social media use.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means accepting hardships in a quest for a good story.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email, plesse.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
TRINT for recording and transcribing, Asana for project and task management, MIRO for moodboards, Canva for presentations.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram, closely followed by Reddit.
Why did you become a journalist?
I've always been passionte about using words to convey emotions and tell stories.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
It involved NASA and sex toys, enough said...
What's your favorite drink?
Very British - but it has to be tea! Always.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Causing chaos.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
PAIN poetry journal by Paradus Press is a real treasure. For news, NYC times, Spectator and thei.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Sex-tech research doesn't mean testing sex toys. Believe me!
