What was your first job as a journalist?
Crypto breaking news.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Not really.
How is social media changing news?
Accessibility is the most significant advantage for me. SM brings the news directly to the consumer.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I will say, Lois Lane, an award-winning fictional journalist from the Daily Planet, who's renowned for her investigative skills.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It entails the acquisition, evaluation, and dissemination of information to educate the public about current events, issues, and trends
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Keep your pitch concise, provide supporting material where necessary, and follow up.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
CMS (WordPress), Infogram, Research Database, Paint, Slack.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Not too bothered.
Why did you become a journalist?
Fake news is rampant around me and I always wanted to debunk rumors, so I began researching and writing.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I did. In most cases, as part of the editorial.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Mostly Cryptocurrency Breaking News.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Develop your writing, dynamism, and investigative skills. While doing that, build your network.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Regular business hours on weekdays.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
It was personalized, matched my skills, and was very timely.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I was asked to come up with a landing page with any tangible information about the product.
What's your favorite drink?
Mango Juice
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Playing Badminton
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I read a lot of information from Medium and Yahoo News.
