Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Unpaid volunteer writer for Make The Road New York's Word on The Street youth paper. Ironically enough, I'm writing similar stories now.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I feel like everyone discounts Morbo The Annihilator form Futurama, they were incredibly passionate about the work they were doing.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means you're blunt, you're a trusted individual that people come to for information
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
A lot of google tools, Drive, Calendar, Meet. It's important for me to organize my work. Adobe tools for video and Audio Editing too.
Why did you become a journalist?
I knew there was a need for journalists of differing perspectives, and I wanted to get my voice heard.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Early mornings to mid afternoons are best.
What's your favorite drink?
My go to is a jack and coke but nothing beats a ginger mule on a summer day
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Out for a walk or cooking a new recipe.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That this isn't "real journalism". Culture has large implications on the world and ignoring it has consequences.
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