Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes! My dad has one.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To tell the truth and speak up for those whos voices are not heard. To inform the community of what is going on in their area.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I only want to hear it if it ACTUALLY relates to my media market.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Lightroom, Presto, Canon 7D
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
I'm pretty pleased with who is following me right now!
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, I was homeschooled.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A woman who was sexually assaulted by her long-time massage therapist shared her story. I will always be proud of that story.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Find a mentor and a therapist. Utilize them RELIGIOUSLY.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Mornings or late afternoon!
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Anything that leads to a story!
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Anything for something that does not MATTER IN MY MARKET
What's your favorite drink?
COFFEE
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On a trail or at a cemetery!
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That the cops don't want to work with you. They do, but they also want to protect their own. There's ways to work with this.
