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How do i get into journalism ?
I'm an eleventh grader,really passionate about broadcasting, journalism and even podcasting.I'm an active member of the journalism club in the school .
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Roy’s Answer
You're fortunate to have chosen a career early in your life.
Basic training: Typing, creative writing, English composition, researching
Take time choosing the school of journalism that meets your needs.
Honoring the ethics & integrity of journalism is essential.
The mandate for journalists is reporting the who, what, why, where, & when of a story, not what you think, like or dislike about it. Nobody cares about your opinion until you're a commentator or have your own column.
A word of caution; something I learned from experience. When you're a reporter you'll be approached by, so called admirers, who want to promote a product or business, politicians looking for free publicity, or scoundrels who offer false or misleading news tips.
Jim Lehrer principles:
>Do nothing I cannot defend.
>Do not distort, lie, slant, or hype.
>Do not falsify facts or make up quotes.
>Cover, write, & present every story with the care I would want if the story were about me.
>Assume there is at least one other side or version to every story.
>Assume the viewer is as smart & caring & good a person as I am.
>Assume the same about all people on whom I report.
>Assume everyone is innocent until proven guilty.
>Assume personal lives are a private matter until a legitimate turn in the story mutates otherwise.
>Carefully separate opinion & analysis from straight news stories & clearly label them as such.
>Do not use anonymous sources or blind quotes except on rare & monumental occasions. No one should ever be allowed to attack another anonymously.
>Do not broadcast profanity or the end result of violence unless it is an integral & necessary part of the story &/or crucial to understanding the story.
>Acknowledge that objectivity may be impossible but fairness never is.
>Journalists who are reckless with facts & reputations should be disciplined by their employers.
>My viewers have a right to know what principles guide my work & the process I use in their practice.
>I am not in the entertainment business.
Basic training: Typing, creative writing, English composition, researching
Take time choosing the school of journalism that meets your needs.
Honoring the ethics & integrity of journalism is essential.
The mandate for journalists is reporting the who, what, why, where, & when of a story, not what you think, like or dislike about it. Nobody cares about your opinion until you're a commentator or have your own column.
A word of caution; something I learned from experience. When you're a reporter you'll be approached by, so called admirers, who want to promote a product or business, politicians looking for free publicity, or scoundrels who offer false or misleading news tips.
Jim Lehrer principles:
>Do nothing I cannot defend.
>Do not distort, lie, slant, or hype.
>Do not falsify facts or make up quotes.
>Cover, write, & present every story with the care I would want if the story were about me.
>Assume there is at least one other side or version to every story.
>Assume the viewer is as smart & caring & good a person as I am.
>Assume the same about all people on whom I report.
>Assume everyone is innocent until proven guilty.
>Assume personal lives are a private matter until a legitimate turn in the story mutates otherwise.
>Carefully separate opinion & analysis from straight news stories & clearly label them as such.
>Do not use anonymous sources or blind quotes except on rare & monumental occasions. No one should ever be allowed to attack another anonymously.
>Do not broadcast profanity or the end result of violence unless it is an integral & necessary part of the story &/or crucial to understanding the story.
>Acknowledge that objectivity may be impossible but fairness never is.
>Journalists who are reckless with facts & reputations should be disciplined by their employers.
>My viewers have a right to know what principles guide my work & the process I use in their practice.
>I am not in the entertainment business.
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Amanda’s Answer
Great that you have a journalism club at high school that you can join! In addition to that, I would try to do as much reading as possible about the subject - different newspapers, websites, etc. about the industry. Sports Business Journal and Front Office Sports is a great resource to keep on top of the media industry. For podcasts, listen to as many as possible so you can get a sense of what type of content you like. Targeting a college with a robust journalism program would be good to help achieve your goals and interests.
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Francesco’s Answer
Hi! Write!
Wrote a lot about what you are interested in. Find a story a write an article about it. Make experience in finding your style and send your articles to local newspapers. Then you will grow
Wrote a lot about what you are interested in. Find a story a write an article about it. Make experience in finding your style and send your articles to local newspapers. Then you will grow