I am working as a multimedia journalist for a local radio station. I do mostly video, but also voice on-air, practice photojournalism, and write stories for the web.
I started at the radio station as an intern. I was then hired on full-time.
The great thing about my position is that no two days look the same. My day either starts in the office or out in the field covering a story. I’ll spend some time writing and editing video, but occasionally I’ll have days scheduled to anchor on the radio, so I will spend the day stacking news casts and digging up fresh stories.
My advice would be to work hard and step outside of your comfort zone. You may find yourself in uncomfortable situations, but you have to face them head on. Straying outside of your comfort zone means you’re growing, and journalism isn’t a field you want to be stagnant in. Don’t be afraid of a challenge!
I would look for someone who doesn’t cover the same ol’ stories or take the easy way out. I like to see people with enterprise stories, or stories that make them stand out. But most importantly, I would look for someone who wants to keep learning and improving.
Each one of my journalism teachers taught me something different that really stuck with me. I still follow writing techniques from UNG’s introductory journalism classes. UNG structured a strong journalism base during my studies, so I built from the basics to find my niche in broadcasting. Professor Cabaniss always stressed the fundamentals, and I use them in every form of journalism I practice today.