Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes and it was quite interesting, but I wouldn't trade my keyboard for it.
How is social media changing news?
The audience is used to living in a fast-paced environment and has a much shorter attention span, while being vulnerable to misinformation
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Mostly Google Chrome and Photoshop.
What's your favorite social network?
No preference
Who do you wish followed you?
Automotive design legend Giorgetto Giugiaro.
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I already spent most of my day browsing automotive websites and researching about cars.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
We didn't have one
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be confident with your strengths and weaknesses.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's your favorite drink?
Iced Tea
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
After work I'm usually outdoors - whether it’s playing with my son at the park, going for a long run, or enjoying a meal at a restaurant
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
People think we spend all day driving press cars, although most of the work happens behind the screen.