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Cameron
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Coral Springs, Florida
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What is your best advice for pursuing a career in the field of communications?
I am currently a high-school senior and I plan on attending a 4 year university. I would like to pursue a path in either sports management or broadcast journalism! Thank you!
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Nik Korba
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Nik’s Answer
Hello Cameron! I have had a very fulfilling career in the field of communications, working as a newsletter writer, a communications director for a church -- which included a lot of on camera work -- and now as a ghost writer for a PR company. The best advice I can give you is to focus on the basics of story telling -- learn how to connect with people, take them on a journey, and give them something satisfying and inspiring -- then be open to all of the different ways you can apply that. You might be surprised the opportunities you'll have -- jobs you didn't even know were jobs -- if you show people that you can effectively impart information to an audience. (One bonus note -- start now identifying communicators that inspire you, like a broadcast journalism, and reach out to them. Ask them about their journey. Ask them what has been valuable to them. Then make it your own.)
Helanda Crespin
Content Writer and Editor
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Dallas, Texas
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Helanda’s Answer
Cameron,
My answer is more about practical application and less about formal training.
You are already on the academic train---pun intended 😉. You are well on your way toward knowledge building.
I'm going to venture away from education by asking,
What draws you to communication?
What is it about sports and Journalism that you love?
In my experiences, beginning with questions (and research) usually helps me decide what I truly want and why those wants are important.
The truth is, too often we step into professions for reason that are not purpose and passion driven. Only to find later, our professional choices are draining and problematic.
In any profession, you will experience stressors. If you know your passion and purpose beforehand, in times of pressure, you'll have substantiated reasons for continuing.
So, choose a what you love.
Pracactical application for choosing your career wisely.
I suggest developing informal and formal skills Informal skills are experiential. Go explore life. Talk to professional journalists. Ask about their experiences, both positive and oppositional.
Learn frim your mishaps. They will serve to strengthen your writing skills.
Formal skills cover academia, internships and the like.
Don't forget to polish your writing skill. You should already be writing daily.
Set a time for writing, everyday.
I like to tell my novice writing clients,
"Write your journey as you live it". There is no other story better to tell than your own.
You are on your way!
Good luck!
And enjoy the trip.
My answer is more about practical application and less about formal training.
You are already on the academic train---pun intended 😉. You are well on your way toward knowledge building.
I'm going to venture away from education by asking,
What draws you to communication?
What is it about sports and Journalism that you love?
In my experiences, beginning with questions (and research) usually helps me decide what I truly want and why those wants are important.
The truth is, too often we step into professions for reason that are not purpose and passion driven. Only to find later, our professional choices are draining and problematic.
In any profession, you will experience stressors. If you know your passion and purpose beforehand, in times of pressure, you'll have substantiated reasons for continuing.
So, choose a what you love.
Pracactical application for choosing your career wisely.
I suggest developing informal and formal skills Informal skills are experiential. Go explore life. Talk to professional journalists. Ask about their experiences, both positive and oppositional.
Learn frim your mishaps. They will serve to strengthen your writing skills.
Formal skills cover academia, internships and the like.
Don't forget to polish your writing skill. You should already be writing daily.
Set a time for writing, everyday.
I like to tell my novice writing clients,
"Write your journey as you live it". There is no other story better to tell than your own.
You are on your way!
Good luck!
And enjoy the trip.
Helanda Crespin
Content Writer and Editor
10
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Dallas, Texas
Updated
Helanda’s Answer
Cameron,
My answer is more about practical application and less about formal training.
You are already on the academic train---pun intended 😉. You are well on your way toward knowledge building.
I'm going to venture away from education by asking,
What draws you to communication?
What is it about sports and Journalism that you love?
In my experiences, beginning with questions (and research) usually helps me decide what I truly want and why those wants are important.
The truth is, too often we step into professions for reason that are not purpose and passion driven. Only to find later, our professional choices are draining and problematic.
In any profession, you will experience stressors. If you know your passion and purpose beforehand, in times of pressure, you'll have substantiated reasons for continuing.
Choose what you love.
Pracactical application for choosing your career wisely.
I suggest developing informal and formal skills Informal skills are experiential. Go explore life. Talk to professional journalists. Ask about their experiences, both positive and oppositional.
Learn from your mishaps. They will serve to strengthen your writing skills.
Formal skills cover academia, internships and the like.
Don't forget to polish your writing skill. You should already be writing daily.
Set a time for writing, everyday.
I tell my novice writing clients,
"Write your journey as you live it". There is no other story better to tell than your own.
You are on your way!
Good luck!
And enjoy the trip.
My answer is more about practical application and less about formal training.
You are already on the academic train---pun intended 😉. You are well on your way toward knowledge building.
I'm going to venture away from education by asking,
What draws you to communication?
What is it about sports and Journalism that you love?
In my experiences, beginning with questions (and research) usually helps me decide what I truly want and why those wants are important.
The truth is, too often we step into professions for reason that are not purpose and passion driven. Only to find later, our professional choices are draining and problematic.
In any profession, you will experience stressors. If you know your passion and purpose beforehand, in times of pressure, you'll have substantiated reasons for continuing.
Choose what you love.
Pracactical application for choosing your career wisely.
I suggest developing informal and formal skills Informal skills are experiential. Go explore life. Talk to professional journalists. Ask about their experiences, both positive and oppositional.
Learn from your mishaps. They will serve to strengthen your writing skills.
Formal skills cover academia, internships and the like.
Don't forget to polish your writing skill. You should already be writing daily.
Set a time for writing, everyday.
I tell my novice writing clients,
"Write your journey as you live it". There is no other story better to tell than your own.
You are on your way!
Good luck!
And enjoy the trip.
Maria Chase
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Kansas City, Kansas
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Maria’s Answer
I think the best thing you can do besides getting a degree in Communication is to apply and work at an internship. Some are paid and most internships offer credit hours for your experience.