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"How Aspiring Journalists Can Thrive in the Ever-Changing Media World” Starting a journalism career in 2005, I underwent a comprehensive training process that lasted three months. This experience was valuable, even with my journalism certificate in hand. We covered various beats, such as business, foreign affairs, and presentation units, eventually transitioning into roving reporters. Moreover, attending daily editorial meetings was mandatory. Today, the landscape has evolved. Many media outlets opt for on-air auditions and training, often neglecting in-house or specialized training for their journalists and on-air personalities. This raises questions about the quality of journalism education and preparation for newcomers. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THIS? To address this trend and support aspiring journalists, we can consider a few strategies: 1. **Mentorship Programs**: Establish mentorship programs where experienced journalists guide and support newcomers in honing their skills and understanding the industry. 2. **Online Courses and Resources**: Encourage aspiring journalists to seek online journalism courses and resources to supplement their knowledge. 3. **Networking Opportunities**: Organize events or platforms where upcoming journalists can network with seasoned professionals to gain insights and build connections. 4. **Internship Programs**: Advocate for media houses to maintain internship programs that offer practical training and mentorship for journalism students. 5. **Collaborations with Educational Institutions**: Foster partnerships between media outlets and journalism schools to ensure that students receive a blend of academic knowledge and real-world experience. In this evolving media landscape, it's crucial to adapt and find innovative ways to support the next generation of journalists, ensuring they receive the necessary training and guidance to excel in this ever-changing field. #journalismjourney #mediaworldsuccess #navigatemediachanges

As a journalism and public relations graduand. Here are some things I wish I knew when I was still a student. 1.Take advantage of internships, campus media outlets, and freelance opportunities to gain practical skills and build your portfolio. 2.Find your passion within journalism and specialize in a specific area. It'll make you stand out and become an expert in that field. 3. Cultivate strong communication skills, effective writing, interviewing, and storytelling are essential for connecting with your audience. 4. Embrace constructive criticism, feedback helps you grow as a journalist. Be open to learning from others and improving your work. 5. Stay up-to-date with current events, industry trends, and new storytelling techniques. It'll make you a well-rounded journalist. I hope you found these tips helpful.

Journalism education and newsroom reality: the gap is getting wider.Worrisome indeed. We need to ensure better synergy between the training schools and the industry. Some schools are trying hard to find the balance, but many others must ensure their lecturers are abreast of the current state of media practice. Media schools cannot train students for the industry they don't know enough about. Many lecturers need internships in media houses themselves. - Lekan Otufodunrin  #journalism #mediaproduction  #newsroom #newswriter #media #education #schoolLekan Otufodunrin

Publication news! Our article (Ivar John Erdal, Charlotte L. L. Helleland & Tormod Utne “How should journalism education deal with evolving newsrooms? – Learning experiences from internships through online collaborative tools” is published Open Access in Journal of Media Practice and Education. https://lnkd.in/drVCP5uF The article diverges from the trend of newsrooms downsizing, reduction of in-house staff, and increased remote digital collaboration. Furthermore, it examines how these evolved newsrooms are perceived as learning spaces for journalist students doing their internship training. Spoiler alert!: The students aren`t fund of it. It is not their preferred way of learning. They wish to learn and work in busy and vibrant newsrooms with physical colleagues to collaborate with and support them. This represents challenges both journalism educators and the industry should consider when developing their curriculum or wishing to attract new talents. Thanks to Olaug Bjørneset for her contribution conducting interviews.

I love popping up in unexpected places. This summer's unexpected place? The AFRO-American Newspapers. Yesterday marked the last day of a 10-week experience as an intern journalist. As a cognitive science and computer science double major, I've fielded a lot of questions the past few months about why I chose to intern at a newspaper. I have a normal answer to that — I just wanted communications experience — but oftentimes, I focus my answer more on the ability of cross-industry involvement to evoke pivotal changes in my approach to work within fields more directly related to me. This summer, I've learned things about journalism that shocked me (would you believe writing is actually the least important part of putting an article together?). But beyond that, constant deadlines forced me to confront my tendency to demand perfection from my writing, as I found that getting the point across as quickly as possible is much more important in journalism than expressing that point in an eloquent way. I faced my fear of approaching people, as the many, many on-the-street interviews I've done involve walking up to random people and hoping they'll be nice and answer my questions (people are surprisingly willing to do this, actually). Above all, I've gained a newfound respect for the role journalism plays in society and for the fearlessness with which journalists approach the world. I'd also like to extend a special thanks to all of my fellow interns, whose camaraderie made the stressful portions of this internship bearable, and also to the InBaltimore internship program, run by The Life Design Lab at Homewood - Johns Hopkins University, which made this whole thing possible. If you're interested in checking out some of the pieces I've published, you can find the articles that have been published online here: afro.com/?s=Lizzie+Suber.

Exciting Opportunity: A prominent Indian media organization is actively hiring US/World writers for the overnight shift. If interested, kindly comment below, and the relevant person will connect with you. Happy New Year!! #urgenthiring #urgentrequirement #hiring #mediajobs #journalism #journalismjobs #jobalert #writing #internship #internshipopportunity #editorial #nfl #nflfootball #sports #sportswriting #sportsjournalism #breakingnews #trendingnews #worldnews Shuchi Shukla

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology Journalism students recently participated in CPAC's internship program.  As part of an immersive newsroom experience, interns learn about various aspects of the news industry, from editorial to production. Algonquin Journalism student Brahim AIT OUZINEB reflects on his recent internship at CPAC. "CPAC, as a bilingual TV current affairs channel, presented a new challenge to me. At Algonquin College, my stories were mainly in English but producing content in French for CPAC allowed me to revisit my written French.     During my time shadowing Glen McInnis, host of CPAC’s Outburst, I was engaged in the entire content creation and production process.  I researched and proposed questions along with trivia segments for the show.  I even wrote the standup text for one episode. Additionally, I conducted streeters and edited videos. The program is my dream show—I relish being in touch with people and giving them a window to political events that define our nation.     My learning journey extended to the digital team as well.  I gained firsthand experience in organizing content and sharpening my writing.  Exploring the Communications department’s role within the organization was enlightening. I witnessed how promotional materials and creation processes have positioned CPAC on the national stage.  Personally, I appreciated learning about social media strategy, especially since I have overseen social media for The Algonquin Times. CPAC’s remarkable video projects, especially long-form documentaries impressed me.      At CPAC, everyone generously shares their expertise with interns. Contrary to my initial expectations, CPAC isn’t just politically inclined; it’s a haven of unbiased reporting, balance, and truth.  Anchors and producers shape their programs with a singular goal: watching for unfiltered democracy.       I came here to learn and apply my journalism knowledge, but I discovered that the heart of a great organization lies in its people—their dedication and passion. The tribute video I helped produce to honour long-tenured employee and recent retiree Lucie Perrier exemplifies that at CPAC, everything happens in a fun, family-like environment." #journalism #internship #cdnpoli #careers #cpac

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