What was your first job as a journalist?
Staff writer for school newspaper in 2023, The Hofstra Chronicle
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No.
How is social media changing news?
It's massive for news. News is breaking faster and more efficiently. For journalists, it makes our lives so much easier.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
N/A
What does it mean to be a journalist?
I love telling the stories of teams/players and showcasing them in a powerful yet heartfelt way. I'm a storyteller at heart.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
N/A
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email or phone
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Docs, Sheets, WordPress, Pro Sports Reference, ESPN, amNewYork.
What's your favorite social network?
X or Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Derek Jeter
Why did you become a journalist?
At first I had a passion for sports and talking about them is all I've ever done. Now, I love telling stories of players, coaches and teams.
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?
German Plotnikov, Senior Feature, and Jean Aranguren Feature. Two Hofstra Men's basketball players.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Stay persistent and take initiative.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Now.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
To cover the Big East men's basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden while St. John's was on a run.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
N/A
What's your favorite drink?
Water.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Hanging out with friends and family
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Athletic
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I'm not sure.
