What was your first job as a journalist?
College sports writer - paid as a work/study program.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, in college! My son thinks they are vintage now.
How is social media changing news?
News comes faster, with news constantly changing. People need to do their research to determine "fake news" from real.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
By email at jules@acorkforkandpassport.com
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Hootsuite, Flipboard, Instagram
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Ellen Degeneres
Why did you become a journalist?
I love to discover unique stories and destinations and share those perspectives with my readers.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. In high school, I was a reporter. In college, I was a reporter and eventually editor. I was also editor of a literary magazine.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
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What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Edit, edit, edit. Then edit again!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Business hours 9-5 p.m. MT or anytime by email
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Hemorrhoid products
What's your favorite drink?
A mojito
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Writing a new article
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That bloggers want free stuff. Most of us work very hard and our time writing and our influence/social reach has value.
