This week’s reading was about getting started and how to survive a career in the field of Journalism. I think it was a good chapter and talked about how the field of Journalism is changing drastically compared to 20, 10 even 5 years ago—in part because of how excessively popular the internet has become for basically everything about Journalism. This is a topic that I have been hearing over and over not only from Professors; but, also from TV personalities whom have been in the Broadcast Journalism business for many, many years. While they all said it is radically changing, most said that Journalism will never go away completely.
My favorite parts of this particular chapter were the section titled: “Build a circle of supportive, serious Journalists (In the Real World)” and “Make it fun, and nip defeating behavior in the Bud.” I feel that both sections of this chapter are great and important because these days, it really is good to know people within the business to help you out and give you advice and what not. Knowing people in the field is only going to help, not hinder you. So, I agree that it is good to build a “circle of friends” in the field of Journalism if this is what you are going to school for. Thankfully, I have been blessed with many, many, personalities in my life who have helped me tremendously in the past and continue to help me and offer me advice and whatnot whenever I need it. In fact, I have grown close to some of them to the point where I consider them friends, and they consider me a friend. It’s a great feeling knowing that I have professionals who are always willing to help!
I also liked the section “Make it fun, and nip defeating behavior in the Bud” because I feel that this, too, is also another important part of Journalism. I feel that it is imperative to enjoy working in the field of Journalism, as much as possible—even though it can be stressful and depressing at times. Also, just because it is a changing industry does not mean you can’t and shouldn’t adjust to the new way. It’s best to “go with the flow” and enjoy the news changes as much as you can. If not, as the title of the section says, just nip it in the butt and deal with it—it is your job.
If you really hate it that much, then why work in Journalism?! You know?
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