What was your first job as a journalist?
My first real journalism job was as a Life and Arts section contributor at my university's newspaper.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No.
How is social media changing news?
It changes the immediacy of how we get breaking news and how quickly information can spread.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be a journalist is to be a storyteller.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Through email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google docs
What's your favorite social network?
I spend most of my time on Instagram and TikTok.
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist because I want to be a storyteller.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Feature stories and profiles.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Welcome new experiences.
What's your favorite drink?
Sweet tea!
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Cozy in bed.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
A little bit of everything.
