What was your first job as a journalist?
I worked in a local newspaper in Brasília (Brazil) covering metro news.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. I love them.
How is social media changing news?
Because of social media, news are spreading much faster. Also, It allows greater proximity between the vehicle and its audience.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane from Superman. She's a strong female reporter and an inspiration to many aspiring young women as a determined, intellectual and tough journalist.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means you know how to seduce with words. To do that, you have to be able to innovate to hold the attention of those who are seeking news.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
By email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Wordpress, photoshop, final cut pro
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter and facebook.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. I would write about anything that would be interesting for teenagers.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep going. It's hard in the begging, but it will worth it.
When's the best time to pitch you?
For Marie Claire's Brazil "Must See" page it has to be in the beginning of the month.
