Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Fake news/rumors could go viral instantly, which threaten the public media literacy.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Ernest Hemingway
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Live in the know. Help non-experts make sense of the world. Realize self-fulfillment
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Well organized written pitch with as many details as possible.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Excel, Scrivener, SQL, Tableau, InDesign, Datajoe, Final Cut Pro, Audacity
Why did you become a journalist?
I want to live in the know and seek truth.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I was a reporter for my school magazine and radio station
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime. Ideally before 10a.m. or after 5p.m.
What's your favorite drink?
Lemonade & Bloody Mary
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Book stores. Coffee shops. Jazz bars.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
WSJ, The Economist, New Yorker
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
"Ugh business/finance stories are all about money and jargons" or "Only rich people care about stock market" or "Finance beat is boring"
