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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing about Final Fantasy, which is a video game franchise I was personally invested in. It was a dream come true in many ways!
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Nope. I want to, though — mechanical keyboards are something I'm pretty interested in!
How is social media changing news?
It's all about headlines that grab the most attention and also reporting on news that is trending at the moment.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Tintin
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Reporting on recent developments and drawing eyes to relevant topics while maintaining a sense of integrity.
What's your favorite social network?
Reddit
Why did you become a journalist?
I wanted to break into the gaming industry, and my knowledge of trends in the industry made this job path feel quite natural.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Make sure to capture a niche and confidently report on it.
What's your favorite drink?
Cold brew coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Playing on a console or hanging out with my buds!
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.