What was your first job as a journalist?
In grad school
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Mostly polluting the space with noise and attention seekers
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Ron Burgundy
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To share ideas that catalyze meaningful conversations
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
and
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Focus on brevity and impact
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Chat bots, One Note, data aggregators
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn
Who do you wish followed you?
Dr. Peter Marks
Why did you become a journalist?
Sharing ideas is progress
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Nope
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Several pieces slated to be published in the next few weeks
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Tell the truth. Don't focus on making a splashy twist. Editors will reply to emails, so shop your pitch around.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Doesn't matter
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Can't share that here
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Can't share that here
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Working out, in my garden, cooking, or building something in my garage.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Axios
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
No idea
