What was your first job as a journalist?
Being a freelance writer for Automoblog.net.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Back when I was around 6 or 7 years old...but not professionally or anytime recently.
How is social media changing news?
Social media enables people to catch up with the latest news from around the world in an instant or whenever it is possible for the people.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
To be honest, don't have one.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To me, being a journalist is being someone who is able to deliver a story to the audience without any biases, if possible, that is.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
An interesting topic or an intriguing scenario
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Automotive media sites, press releases, PR contact, a notebook, pencil/pen, cell phone, laptop, and WordPress
What's your favorite social network?
It's a tie between Twitter and Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Doug DeMuro...when it comes to doing vehicle reviews on YouTube, he is a legend in my eyes.
Why did you become a journalist?
I like listening, reading, watching, telling, and sharing stories. What better way to do it than being a journalist?
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I never even thought of being a journalist while in high school. I pursued this road after graduating from college.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Oh boy, that's a tough one. It's like picking your favorite child, so I am going to say "all of them".
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be honest, do your research, take notes, interview anyone and everyone relevant to the topic, be non-biased, and deliver your story on time
When's the best time to pitch you?
During the morning, when I am looking for some good stories to read and research upon.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Would you like to be a freelance/contributing writer for The Drive?
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I will sell you a Porsche for the price of a Toyota Camry...yeah, right.
What's your favorite drink?
Pepsi
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Behind the wheel of my 2008 VW Passat VR6 4Motion wagon.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Motor Trend
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Nothing that I am aware of.
