Even in a hypothetical situation, it’s hard to say where I would see myself if I were to graduate in December. But now that I have taken journalism courses for a few years and am more informed of the industry’s current climate, I see myself as a multimedia journalist. I see myself working for an online news site or television because journalists today have to know how to do everything, literally. I would have to be a reporter, an editor, a publisher, a producer, a cameraperson and everything else that comes with putting together a news story for multimedia. Although there are jobs that still exist in journalism where you only need to focus on one skill, I would look for a job that allows me to use multiple skills because that is the journalism of the future. You have to be able to do everything.
November 16, 2009
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I think that is the most important thing right now in any career path. To be as well versed in as many skills as possible. This actually just recently saved me my job during a round of lay-offs. Know as much as you possibly can about what you do. Make yourself as valuable as possible so employers realize how much they need you and as difficult to replace as possible.
Comment by Lauri — November 16, 2009 @ 2:25 AM |