What was your first job as a journalist?
Editor of Veterinary Computing.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
How is social media changing news?
More immediacy. Another channel to communicate with readers. Becomes a source of news in itself.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lou Grant
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To provide timely and accurate information that helps readers make better decisions in their jobs or everyday lives.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Can't think of any.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email. Be sure to understand what I cover.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn
Who do you wish followed you?
All the people who I follow.
Why did you become a journalist?
I had always known that I'd be a writer in one form or another, and journalism seemed like the best way to make a living at it.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No. My high school did not have a newspaper.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Too many to choose from. The award winner was a highlight, but also a lot of pieces I did for Macworld and Micro Publishing News.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Consider a different field. If you're determined to proceed, learn a challenging specialty such as technology, health or finance.
When's the best time to pitch you?
No particular time.
