What was your first job as a journalist?
Foothills Gazette in Whatcom County, Washington State.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
When I go to my friend's cabin to take a break from the madness.
How is social media changing news?
Increasing the information overload -- adding a tip-sheet for journalists and a new platform for PR.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Hunter S. Thompson
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Over drinks, or in a succinct, clear email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Final Cut Pro X, Photoshop, Mozilla Firefox, Lightroom, Canon 5DMKII, Manfrotto 701A, Zoom H4N, Rode shotgun mic, Canon 24-105mm F4 USM II
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Naomi Klein
Why did you become a journalist?
My curiosity made me.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I was a columnist for the Garfield Highschool Messenger.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Los Deportados -- John Pilger personally emailed me to thank our team for the reportage.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Learn another language, buy a decent DSLR camera, lose your fear and go to that distant horizon.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Early morning, when I have a day to figure it out.
