What was your first job as a journalist?
It was for my high school newspaper called The Blaze
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No, I haven't.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is changing news in the way we open an article. The caption, headline, and header image have to be catchy enough.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
MS Office (Word, Excel, InDesign, PowerPoint), TweetDeck, Adobe Photoshop, Canva
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Why did you become a journalist?
To share stories that deserved to be known by everyone.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
In my first year I was a writer. In the two following years, I was the Arts & Entertainment Editor.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
An artist profile I did on a young producing team known as 3RACHA.
When's the best time to pitch you?
I usually check my e-mail in the morning and evening. I am based in the US Mountain Time.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
On a hike!
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Billboard
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it is all fluff and fun and lacks depth.
