What was your first job as a journalist?
I've written for various publications, but my first official one was with LeBron Wire of USA TODAY Sports.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No, but I wish to try one out in the future!
How is social media changing news?
You get it in real-time and much quicker than before.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane
What does it mean to be a journalist?
With great power comes great responsibility. We have a duty to report the truth no matter what we cover, and I take immense pride in that.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
N/A
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
However the journalist is comfortable pitching it.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Wordpress
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
LeBron James is a top choice. I'd also say comedian Hasan Minhaj.
Why did you become a journalist?
Sports = my biggest passion. When an injury wiped out my professional hopes, I chose this field to remain connected to what I love.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
We did not have one when I attended.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Interviewing the Stockton Kings head coach for a season review. It was my first time interviewing team personnel of that stature.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep throwing yourself out there. Search the landscape for stories because you'll never know what you discover.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime is a good time to pitch a story.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
As an editor for my school's magazine, DIG, I saw a pitch about having better posture at the computer. I adjusted after.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
N/A
What's your favorite drink?
Water or thai tea!
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Outside playing sports
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Athletic
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Sports writers are able to get free tickets for family and friends.
