What was your first job as a journalist?
Freelance writer for Ebony Magazine Inc.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No.
How is social media changing news?
The proliferation of media makes news easily accessible and more convenient for the person digesting it.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Don't have one.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
A journalist is a storyteller. Right, wrong, or indifferent the goal of any story is for the reader to come away with some perspective.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Can't recall.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email, phone call, or social media.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
The notes section on my iPhone was where my journalism career became a reality. I do own a MacBook, however.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Colin Cowherd Sports Personality for FS1
Why did you become a journalist?
I've always enjoyed writing, speaking, and debating. Journalism allows me to do all three.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I was a writer for the high school newspaper.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Detailing the Colin Kaepernick vs. NFL saga
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't be afraid to take unconventional angles. Always do your homework. Say what you mean, and mean what you say.
When's the best time to pitch you?
In the morning is best for me.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
To write an op-ed on Kobe Bryant's retirement announcement.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I view every pitch as an opportunity
What's your favorite drink?
Water.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Watching sports on my cell phone, or on a TV
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
TheBlaze.com
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Opinionated without merit
