Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. I'd love to own the perfect vintage one for my home office, but have yet to find it.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To gather, assess and disseminate compelling, accurate and relevant information that educates, enlightens and, when appropriate, entertains
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email is my primary form of communication. Please feel free to reach out via erin.biglow@gmail.com, but I'm also available at 818.633.3251.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
CMS, SEO, Google Drive/Docs, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, social media
Who do you wish followed you?
NPR's Linda Holmes, The Dissolve's Nathin Rabin, Rolling Stone's Rob Sheffield, comedian Amy Schumer and actor Stephen Tobolowsky.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
In high school I focused on drama club, but later honed my news and media instincts working for the campus television station in college.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
In today's digital landscape, the pressure to be first can compromise timeless priorities. It doesn't matter if you're first if you're wrong.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Mornings and early afternoons, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. PST.
