What was your first job as a journalist?
A freelance assignment for The Escapist writing about video games.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No.
How is social media changing news?
I believe social media is shifting the priority away from hard/breaking news towards research-oriented feature writing.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Hold truth to power, explore the "why" behind the systems we interact with, and democratize information for everyone to stay informed and en
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
In one or two sentences, with clear ideas.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram or Reddit.
Who do you wish followed you?
Fellow writers!
Why did you become a journalist?
I love writing, I'm passionate about effective communication, and I am curious about the world around me.
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?
"A gigantic free art gallery waits above the bustling streets of downtown Calgary" - CBC Arts
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be patient, stay true to yourself, and read voraciously.
When's the best time to pitch you?
8 am through 4 pm
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Leaving the Mormon church.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
"Exploring the premiere of Five Nights at Freddies"
What's your favorite drink?
Light beer, Coca Zero, lemon water.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
At home reading, or in downtown Calgary enjoying some music or theatre.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Avenue, The Scene, Collider, Kotaku
