Ryan Sholin on the future of newspapers, journalism education, and communication.
Ryan Sholin on the future of newspapers, online news and journalism education.
That headline seems obvious, no?
Then why is it that when journalists see layoffs, buyouts, and newspaper companies in trouble, they sigh and say “Should I stop wasting my time and start applying to advertising agencies?”
Really?
Here are a few ways you be a journalist without a full-time job at a mainstream news organization:
Become a placeblogger. Report [...]
GateHouse Media is hiring two reporters. Here’s the important bit from Boss Owens’ post on the matter:
The ideal candidate:
A recent college graduate (or graduating this spring)
At least six months experience blogging
Capable of shooting and editing his or her own video
Ready to do more than sit in an office and make [...]
From Yoni Greenbaum, on the topic of outsourcing applications, the division of print and online newsrooms, and the hiring of online journalists:
“We all know that, increasingly, online is where the money is, but it will take talent to earn it. I would urge newspapers to make sure they’re paying their online employees appropriately; if new [...]
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Some journalism school students have reason to worry. They’re a few months away from graduating in 2008 with a print-and-A1-photo skillset circa 1988.
But five clips and a smile won’t get you much of a competitive edge these days in an increasingly crowded job market for reporters with straight-ahead text skills.
Mindy McAdams drives that point [...]
