Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. The old days...
How is social media changing news?
Quicker news sharing & news spreading. Also means fake news all over the internet. Journalists must now fact-check & provide fact-checking.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means serving our readers with accurate and fact-checked news in the interest of the general public.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
(Trump)
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Word for articles, Fireworks for photo editing, Dreamweaver for coding, mostly...
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter. It's straightforward. Quick to share short news.
Who do you wish followed you?
Nobody in particular. Every reader/follower is unique to me.
Why did you become a journalist?
It's always been an obvious path. Already as a little boy, I was making my own "newspapers".
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My Brexit pieces and my interview with Gina Miller.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Work hard. Keep faith in your ability. Keep going. Do your best to serve your readers with the most accurate news you can write.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time.
What's your favorite drink?
Breakfast coffee... all day!
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Twitter, reading the news, following live events, tweeting about politics...
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Guardian newspaper.
