What was your first job as a journalist?
editorial assistant
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
How is social media changing news?
News is more immediate. But keep in mind, you still have to be correct, even if you want to be first. Fact checking counts in social as well.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Why did you become a journalist?
I like to bring stories to life.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I was carjacked, and rather than hiding it or being afraid, I shared my story and offered tips to avoid being carjacked.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Being a journalist means you're doing something different every day. The job may not always pay a lot, but it will never be boring.
What's your favorite drink?
Water (boring but true)
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
running
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That my job is just driving cool cars. People don't see work that goes into the 3 articles, 12 social posts and 2 videos that come after.
