What was your first job as a journalist?
arts freelancer for OutWeek
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Walter Burns and Hildy Johnson Ben Hecht's 'The Front Page'
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Be objective yet empathetic about your subjects.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
MS Word, Firefox, Grammarly, snacks in the fridge.
Why did you become a journalist?
I've always written stories, since childhood. Journalism improves writing skills, and I've been given platforms to share others' stories.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes! I contributed photos and comics.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Study, write, show your work, rewrite, rewrite.
When's the best time to pitch you?
email first.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
unsolicited spam from the NRA.
What's your favorite drink?
pineapple juice
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
in the woods
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
48Hills
