Five simple ways to be a better journalist
By: Ryan Broussard There is the old saying that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but when is comes to journalism, there are always new tricks to learn. Whether it comes in the form of different,...
View ArticleFive things new reporters should know
By: Ryan Broussard Being thrust into the fray of becoming a full-time reporter, fresh out of college can be very stressful. The stress of a new job coupled with an already stressful working environment...
View ArticleCollaboration vs. Competition: Reflections of the Boston Marathon bombings
A quick prologue: I’ve discovered major breaking news events always reveal something about the way TV stations cover important stories. We find out more about what works for us, what doesn’t, what we...
View ArticleTVU: Trend or Sign of Broadcast Times
Take the TVU! Before I head out on any broadcast piece, my managers are always yelling this from the assignment desk. If you are not familiar with what a TVU is you should be. A TVU is a...
View ArticleDaily Writing Routines (and what works for Nathaniel Philbrick)
If you’re a full-time freelance writer like I am, discipline can be a daily struggle. “It’s a sunny day. I’ll just go run some errands,” you might rationalize. Or maybe it’s, “My fridge is so...
View Article5 Spring Cleaning Tips for Journalists
Even though it’s a crisp 34 degrees right now in New York City, I’ve caught the spring cleaning bug. While March came in like a lamb (in NYC, at least), my desk looked like a lion came out and...
View ArticleThe sun sets on another regional conference season
SPJ’s regional conferences are an important networking tool for professionals. National conferences have more opportunity for journalists to get lost in the crowd. The regional conference gives journos...
View ArticleA Cover Letter with Columns? I’ll Try It.
This week, I came across a different way to construct a cover letter. In “Perfecting Your Cover Letter to a ‘T’” posted in August 2012, Amanda Augustine, a job search expert for TheLadders, proposes a...
View ArticleRecognizing journalism excellence shows support for your fellow reporter
On Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the Kansas City Press Club’s annual Heart of America awards. Journalists from across the area came to the Brio Tuscan to honor their peers’ successes and...
View ArticleProfessor Walsh: Nice title for an evening
By Lynn Walsh A few months ago I was asked to step in for a journalism ethics class at Northern Kentucky University. While I was excited, I wasn’t quite sure what to talk about. What are college...
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