Short Story

On Wednesday, January 25 at 10: 30, I interviewed Stephanie Moret, a graduate student at Northern Arizona University. Ms. Moret is an English major, with her specific graduate program being Rhetoric, Writing and Digital Media. Her thesis focuses on how using social media could solve problems with understaffing, specifically in her hometown. Hopefully in a few months she will be able to put her thesis to the test back home, where she hopes to get a job with the city. She will help with their social media and marketing department, as well as overseeing their aquatics department. I met Ms. Moret my first semester at NAU in English 105, where she instructed me on how to write a wide variety of essays both individually and collaboratively. I chose to interview Ms. Moret because I am currently unaware as to what I want to do career wise, however, I know that I will be

Taylor Sampson interviewed Jay Welsh, current Florida Virtual School instructor in Journalism and seasoned broadcast journalist to talk to him about the career of journalism. When asked what would all aspiring journalists study and do before entering the profession he states “Number one is a great writing education. Very little is done without a script, and you are responsible for writing that script.” He also says to follow your passion “There is all types of different fields (for journalism careers). Mine was sports. For others it might be politics, fashion, wild life.” He even says every aspect of life has a journalist path. “The last thing would have to be comfortable speaking. You’re going to be in front of people. It can be a bit egotistical if you like being the center of attention; because that’s what you are.”

Because I am already used to the routine of the past two years on staff, I am excited to use my Girl Scout leadership training and meticulous eye for detail to elevate our small paper. Admittedly, The Sentinel is not the most well-known publication on campus, and our staff is ready to expand our readership and better inform our students. While the macroscopic implications of the world of journalism are important to both democracy as a whole and to me personally, I also find joy in the small things, like tweaking the tracking of text on InDesign until it is perfectly aligned or discussing with my fellow editors the best way to eventually put our paper online. Though I confess I rarely read newspapers in print, it is extremely rewarding to put something tangible to an intangible concept, one of free speech and global

During my interview with Cara Wilson, we discussed different topics of what it was like to raise her deaf son, Cole. I have known both Cara and Cole for a very long time, Cole attends St. Rita School for the Deaf which is where my mother works, and Cara is very involved in the school. We discussed a variety of different topics and it was very interesting and very eye-opening for the most part.

Though newspaper I met older students, many of whom are still my mentors and some of my closest friends. Being in journalism, pushed me far out of my comfort zone. I have interviewed everyone from the janitor responsible for the first floor restrooms to the superintendent. I have given presentations to audiences of over three hundred people. I have planned field trips, meetings, and interviews. The Heritage Journalism Department has shaped me into the leader

My favorite quote by Ida B. Wells is that "the people must know before they can act, and there is no educator to compare with the press." To me, this quotes describes the main reason I sought out journalism in high school as an outlook in my daily life. The idea that most of the information we obtain and how we based our thoughts and opinions on comes from media influences. For me, attending a mostly white high school, having the topics of Black Lives Matter movement or any racial topic being discussion drove me to seek the comfort of journalism. Similarly to Wells, I wanted to inform my peers and a larger audience of the issues and the consequences from a viewpoint of a minority race that was not being captured in that setting.

So with a lot of help in InDesign, and writing for different beats, I think I can make my own newspaper and write stories for news, obituaries, features and education. Serving as news-coordinator mostly, I know how to write short news briefs and share community events with the public; so realistically I can have my own company and be a weekly paper lol. In all that I've done, I noticed everything was only possible because of what I learned in class; from taking great pictures thanks to Professor Nortz and writing “decently” thanks to you. Here are some stories I did that were on the front page, unfortunately, I couldn't find them all online, however I have the rest in

As the editor of my school newspaper, the Blue and White, I review the work of the newspaper reporters and help them make corrections to their writing so that they can attain the excellence of a true journalist. Before school starts, I am in the studio helping to record the morning announcements that we then broadcast through the school TVs. I write articles for the school paper, update the school's social media accounts, photograph school events, and more.

Ever since I was seven I knew I wanted to be be a Broadcast Journalist, I also knew that I was an exceptional writer. Therefore, after graduating from The Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University with a Bachelors of Arts in Journalism in the fall of 2019, I plan to return back to my hometown of Charlotte, NC, and begin to change lives through news and media. After gaining experience and advise on my reporting style, I plan to inspire other young girls to embrace the gift of writing by starting a non-profit organization that teaches basic writing and journalism skills. My ultimate goal is to take everything I have learned apply it as I work as a White House Correspondent.

I’ve begun pursuing journalism because I truly believe that covering the nitty gritty aspects of society have positive effects.

“Of course they aren’t helping,” Adia groaned, slamming the door to Heron’s Hideaway shut. It was our last midnight patrol for the week of camp, and it was supposed to be easy. But how was cleaning an entire building with just the two of us easy?

Journalism is an in depth look at the world and events occurring around the human race every day. In order to fulfill such a title, one must earn at least a bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications. Before attending college, a journalism student must have former experience. It is beneficial for students to partake in their high school newspaper or magazine. Students should attend journalistic clubs and conferences. Once admitted into a school, one must take courses in editing, journalistic ethics, reporting, and communications. While enrolled in the mentioned core classes, a journalism student must partake in an internship. Writing internships take place at local newspapers, magazines, and publications. Experience

Moreover, I participated in media and journalism enrichment programs at KYW Newsradio, CBS News, and WHYY. During this time, I was able expand my knowledge in journalism through different forums such as photojournalism, television, radio, print, and documentary filmmaking. Being involved in these companies prepared me to work as a team player while also taking pride in the work that I accomplished.

It is important to dig into who the audience will be and who you will be the interview sources. Ask questions such as: Why is this a story? Where is this story taking place? Does the story have a good concept? After the reporter has gone out to collect all the information, it is important to have a second discussion. All the information gathered should be laid out and a lead should be developed. It is also necessary to create a plan for the actual story. A third discussion will come later to talk about any additional information that was left out of the story that should be incorporated. Finally, a conversation should be held to talk about lessons learned from this story so problems may not arise in the future.

In the summer of 2011 after persuading my father that journalism was my passion and not nursing, I enrolled in Price George’s Community College. For two years, I studied Public Relations and Journalism. I learned about the power of free speech and free media. I gained respect for the First Amendment; the bedrock for Watergate. Here, anyone could share their opinion no matter how unpopular. This was new and fascinating considering the restrictive nature of my free press in my home country. So the more I learned, the more intrigued I became.