What was your first job as a journalist?
My first job was as an assistant editor at Investment Profiles, a startup national magazine for stock brokers.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, but as I entered college, the "word processor" was becoming popular and eventually the computer became the mainstay of writing.
How is social media changing news?
First, it is now the primary way people come to news stories. And it also adds many more voices to the news. Both have pros and cons.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent, of course
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
by email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
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What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn
Who do you wish followed you?
Bill Gates
Why did you become a journalist?
I felt like i was a good writer and enjoyed asking questions and getting answers to things I'm curious about.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. I was the sports editor.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
At CFO I wrote a long and intently researched article on the financial aspects of college sports called Money Bowl.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be tenacious and pursue every lead relentlessly. Also be creative, within the law and rules, to pursue leads and information.
When's the best time to pitch you?
early in the week during the afternoon.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
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What's the worst pitch you ever got?
most of them
What's your favorite drink?
IPA Beer
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
either on a baseball diamond or hockey rink
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Talking Points Memo
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That internal audit and risk management are boring topics.
