What was your first job as a journalist?
Radio Station
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
It is opening up the field for more aspiring journalists but must be treated responsibly and with accountability.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Don't have one
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Responsibly reporting on important matters
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Not sure
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
An email will do the trick
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Semrush, Outlook, Jira
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Anyone interested in my work
Why did you become a journalist?
I love informing people
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Getting to interview Carla Morrison was an exciting piece, both on and off camera, she's a delight.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Work hard and professionally, things always seem to work out.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Monday - Friday mornings
What's the best pitch you ever got?
To write about the evolution of Latin Music
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Haven't had many bad ones
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Spending time with my husband and fur-baby.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
All of my Billboard Latin/Español team's work. We have the best writers in the music industry.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Not sure
