I am finding more and more people tell me there is no future for journalism. My philosophy is that although newspapers may be on the downfall, the need for good, news reporting journalists, isn't. As I continue my journey of learning all there is about journalism and technology, I will post here.

1.21.2010

Internship: Over

Some tips I have learned from my internship:

-get to know people in the newsroom, it will help you in the long run. I wish I had gotten to know some of the reporters a bit better, especially the ones who have been in this industry a long time

-Take classes that are going to advance your understanding of multi media. With every story, there is the potential to turn it into audio, video, and a web piece. Know how to use a Flip camera as well as a digital camera.

- Know how to write in different styles. Everything from hard news to light hearted features. Personally, I can work on creative writing skills

- Have a beat

Overall, I think working at a "real world" newspaper has definitely given me a better perspective of this industry. I still have no idea what my beat is, but I do see how much I still have to learn.
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