The journalism field today wants the person who not only knows how to use the new technology for journalism, but also wants someone who knows how to tell a story with real facts.
“Employers still want the basics: people who can report the facts accurately and quickly and who can tell a clear story”, according to the authors of Principles of Convergent Journalism.
Not only does new media allow journalists to use other resources besides a pen and paper but it creates new jobs for journalists. Journalists can paid to write a blog. Pay per post blog and get paid.
The public has many options of where to get their news, so journalists need to keep their audience’s attention.
“Therefore, a key to keeping and building your audience reflects the age-old formula: Give them what they want, when they want it”, according to the authors of Principles of Convergent Journalism.
Journalists should prepare themselves before they go to an interview because of the competition. Being a multi-skilled journalist will give you a shove past some of the competition.
Your skills and qualities are not the only thing the employer will look at. It is important to look presentable as well. In this job climate we are in it is important to cover all aspects of a good interview.
A part of getting a job offer is to keep yourself up to date.
“Your work doesn’t end once you get the job offer- as the field evolves, you must keep up with the latest techniques, trends, and technologies in journalism”, according to the authors Principles of Convergent Journalism.
Being in various well respected journalist organizations will also help you connect with other journalists and learn new techniques.
The most important thing is to do what makes you happy, good luck!
