What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing about wine and wine bars for 10 magazine in Seoul.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Readers expect information instantly, and to have access to information anywhere on the planet. This is both positive and negative
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
No idea
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Always asking questions, seeking the answers and trying new experiences
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
The pitch has to engage, to excite, to make me want to jump right in. Like a good glass of wine.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Laptop, notebook, camera
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Wine and food lovers, Magazine editors,
Why did you become a journalist?
I love to understand the issues and people that shape our world
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?
Barn'n'Dining - Rhone Gourmet Tour
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Work hard, play hard and don't give up until you get the story.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Avoid Sunday mornings. In this globally connected world any other time is excusable.
