What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing my own news articles on a blog on politics
Have you ever used a typewriter?
no
How is social media changing news?
It's making it a lot more accessible and appealing to a younger generation and available at a few taps or clicks
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I'm not sure
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
TW Recorder, MIcrosoft Office, Audacity or equivalent, Wordpress, Grammarly
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Nick Robinson
Why did you become a journalist?
I liked taking what was happening and putting it into my own words
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I did. I was Editor
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The 2012 Olympics
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
It's worth it in the end but be prepared to work for other things like PR and Marketing. They are more secure
What's your favorite drink?
Coke
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
at a gig or hanging out with friends
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I don't know. I like all sorts
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it's all London centric. There are plenty of stories in Local politics too
