What was your first job as a journalist?
First paying job was as sports editor of my University paper The Ontarion.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. I'm old.
How is social media changing news?
The article never dies, especially if controversial. Conversation can always continue. Then again, the random noise can be deafening
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I don't have a favourite fictional journalist.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Be curious, be honest (even about your biases), be professional. No emotional venting in public. No plagiarism.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Can't think of one.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
e-mail
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Same stuff as most others. Laptop, phone, recorder, camera...
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
I don't care who follows me. I only care that I provide value to my readers on Cartt.ca.
Why did you become a journalist?
Loved it right away and I was good at it.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. I was a sportswriter
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Breaking anything brand new that no one knows. There have been lots of those.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Write always. Never stop asking questions. Hit your deadlines.
