What was your first job as a journalist?
Editor of a men's lifestyle website, way back when.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I have one. I'm that guy.
How is social media changing news?
The better question is how is it not?
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
J. Jonah Jameson from Spiderman.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
I could go all Atticus Finch and say "telling the truth" but that would be pretty cheeseball now, wouldn't it.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email, and casually. Don't send those insane form letters.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
iPhone, Google Voice, social media, tacos
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter. There's less bullshit.
Who do you wish followed you?
Jon Ronson
Why did you become a journalist?
It sure beat being a waiter.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I got two humor articles printed, freelance. Kinda telling, really...
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The Vice interview with Thomas Galubic, he was a really great interview and very helpful.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Ask a lot of questions. Never stop.
