What was your first job as a journalist?
A business talk radio show.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Now that's just giving away my age....but yes
How is social media changing news?
Information is immediate, not always reliable, content can be highly saturated, but allows for viewpoints from multiple angles.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I wish I had one off the top off my head...just never have that much time to read much aside from business/tech stuff...yeah, I know...boring
What does it mean to be a journalist?
For me it means being a responsible, reliable and fair source of knowledge that others can use to better their lives or the lives of others
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
.....well some posts may not be funny at all.....but then again others really are
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Through Muck Rack
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
The most reliable (and basic) tool I use is my calendar to keep me on schedule and social media to share information with other professional
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn
Who do you wish followed you?
Editors, company executives, journalists, PR and content marketing firms, other professionals
Why did you become a journalist?
To make useful everyday work tips and information available to other professionals on a wider scale....and I love writing
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I'm currently working on a book ...stay tunned....
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Figure out what you are great at and also really enjoy about your career and share it!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Weekday mornings work best
What's the best pitch you ever got?
If only my memory was that great....
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
A pitch that had absolutely nothing to do with me or my area of coverage....obviously sent to the wrong person....that's ok, nobody's perfect
What's your favorite drink?
Ok, this one changes from time-to-time....right now it's green tea.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Hanging out with those I love....my little family.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Forbes, Entrepreneur, and yes, definately the ones I write for and follow.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That the content is too technical to understand
