What was your first job as a journalist?
whiz tv in zanesville, ohio.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes
How is social media changing news?
more immediate and often times it's not correct.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
don't have one.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means to shed light into the darkness of society to expose what citizens need to know about the world around them---the good and the bad.
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?
all microsoft programs
What's your favorite social network?
facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
People who have great stories to tell.
Why did you become a journalist?
I wanted to make a difference in my community and hold people accountable for the decisions that they make.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I was a reporter for my high school paper. It's been too long to remember what I covered.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
There are too many to recount.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Content is king. If you don't bring stories to the table everyday you won't last and the stories you do tell must be memorable.
When's the best time to pitch you?
by email
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Pitches that fail to make the subject relevant. Pitches must prove why our viewers should care and be interesting to wide audience.
