What was your first job as a journalist?
Writer and editor at a smaller games focused website.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
It's becoming faster to access key information and get varying perspectives/opinions on everything.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To cover topics and write content from that will be informative to the audience you're reaching out to.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Usually stuff from or when new info about the series comes out.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Simple and clear information that I can get what I need without a lot of hassle.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Adobe Premiere and After Effects, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Audacity
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Mark Hamil and Dwayne Johnson
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I enjoyed being part of the discussions and conversations related to the digital entertainment I engage with.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My various 1-on-1 interviews in a series I made for a website, where I spoke to industry professionals and high-profile content creators.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't be afraid to collaborate with others and ask questions. And never be afraid to speak up about anything.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning or afternoon
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Being asked to cover or review a game related to franchises I'm familiar with.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
A pitch that not only spelled/wrote my name wrong, but proceeded to use very bad humor.
What's your favorite drink?
Ice Cream Soda
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Editing video content, playing games for upcoming videos, or being physically active elsewhere.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I read a lot of IGN, Kotaku, and Push Square.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That I'm not willing to look into a variety of topics related to what I cover, or that I'm gravely uninformed.
