Interview

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

Who do you wish followed you?

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

A series on cancer survivors in association with "Relay for Life."

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Don't let anyone tell you journalism is dead. I've heard that for 10 years.

When's the best time to pitch you?

The earlier in the day, the better.

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

A guy with low numbers of social media followers pitching a story on how to take a minimalist approach to social media.

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Outside, playing some sort of sport. Basketball usually.

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