What was your first job as a journalist?
Entertainment news writer.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes!
How is social media changing news?
Aside from helping propagate news from different perspectives, social media reception on anything has also been covered in news.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To inform readers and help them develop a better understanding of things.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
McDstories
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Keep it brief with the meat of the news upfront.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Right now, Google Docs and Emaki CMS
What's your favorite social network?
YouTube.
Who do you wish followed you?
George R. R. Martin
Why did you become a journalist?
I've always been a fan of anything pop culture and I've learned early on that I can write. I've been a creative writer since college.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I was also a news reporter.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
News stories about anything pop culture.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Get inspiration from your favorite writers, and then write, write, write to develop your own style. Trust the process.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime weekdays.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Anything about The Office and Apple TV's Severance.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
News on statements proven false or misquoted.
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee!
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
At the beach.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Hollywood Reporter
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
It's not "real" news, sensationalized.
