What was your first job as a journalist?
Jim Cramer Fellow at The Street.
How is social media changing news?
It's changing news in terms of distribution, but not in terms of news gathering. The internet as a whole is a different stor
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Hildy Johnson from His Girl Friday
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Break news. Provide context. Enable democracy.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Honestly. 1. News peg. 2. Other potential angles. 3. How much you're willing to pay in bribes.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Dataminr, EchoSec, Excel, Outlook
What's your favorite social network?
Bellingcat
Who do you wish followed you?
Walter Benjamin
Why did you become a journalist?
I like learning about and dealing with society as a whole. I like interacting with people from many different backgrounds.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No. I got into journalism pretty late.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Syrian war coverage.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Go to where big international news is happening and put everything on social media. You'll gain cred and followers.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning
What's your favorite drink?
Poland Spring carbonated water with raspberry and lime.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Out in the world sourcing and arranging interviews.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Jergins hand cream labels
