How is social media changing news?
It's making it more immediate and more open to public scrutiny; there's a discourse in place with social media that wasn't present before
What does it mean to be a journalist?
As a reviewer, I feel that it's my job to encourage conversation - to get my thoughts and feelings out there and to open up a discourse
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Word and Chrome - classics
What's your favorite social network?
As much as I agree with the general sentiment that Twitter is a cesspit, it also brings me a lot of smiles - WeRateDogs is a daily highlight
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
My high school didn't have a newspaper, but my university did: I spent three years writing and editing for Redbrick, and I loved every second
What's your favorite drink?
Depends on the occasion, but I'd never say no to a good rum and cola
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Either curled up on my sofa with a cup of tea and a book, or in front of my TV with a box set or a good movie
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I tend to devour the new issue of Empire every time it drops through my letterbox
