[Journalists] Questions.

[Alan D. Wheeler]

Hi again,
It would definitely be print media, and I've called the Journal Star here in 
Lincoln thanks to references from the head of the College of Journalism 
Undergaduate program at UNL.

Hmmm, a former Nebraskan, eh?  Can I write you off list just to have a pen 
pal?


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Elizabeth Campbell" <batescampbell at charter.net>
To: "Blind Professional Journalists List" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Journalists] Questions.


> Hello Alan!
>
> Sorry to  take so long to get back to you.
>
> First, it would be helpful to know if you want to pursue a career in print
> or broadcast journalism.
>
> You are in a pretty good market  for both print and broadcasting in
> Nebraska, my former home state.
> Will you attend school in Lincoln or Omaha?  Both cities have pretty good
> daily papers.
>
> The journalism schools can give you information on what types of 
> internships
> are available at media outlets.
>
> I would also encourage you to contact the newspapers, along with radio and
> tv stations in your area to find out about starting salaries.
>
> As for the atmosphere of the workplace, I would say that has a lot to do
> with the management, and the style of leadership.
>
> I think you will find that newsrooms tend to have a combination of a
> family-like and a competitive atmosphere.
> Another thing to consider is that newspapers are fast becoming multi-media
> outlets.  ON most newspaper web sites, you will now encounter pod casts,
> videos, audio clips from stories and slide shows.
> Newspapers are competing head to head with tv stations to provide news
> instantaneously, especially during morning and afternoon drive time.
> We start early in the morning with stories about traffic accidents,
> overnight crimes, etc. etc.
> We of course don't ignore our print editions, but the Internet has
> completely changed how we deliver the news.
>
>
> The more versatile you are in your knowledge of the web and the latest
> trends employed by news organizations, the better.
>
> I am certain universities are focusing on this in their classes.
>
> Having said that, there is no replacement for using good interviewing and
> writing techniques.
>
> I hope this helps you.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Liz Campbell
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Alan D. Wheeler" <alan_wheeler at neb.rr.com>
> To: "Blind Professional Journalists List" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 8:57 AM
> Subject: [Journalists] Questions.
>
>
> Hi everyone,
> Here are my questions.  Deal with them as you see fit. *SMILE*
>
> 1. What is the approximate starting salary for someone just graduating and
> looking for a job?
>
> 2.  What kind of hours can you expect to put in on the job on average?
>
> 3. Are there professional organizations or associations that should be
> joined?
>
> 4. What kinds of internships are available at various media outlets?
>
> 5. Describe the typical expectations for someone at an entry level 
> position
> at a newspaper/magazine.
>
>
> 6.  What are the typical "tools of the trade" for a reporter/magazine
> writer?
>
> 7.  What are the chances (opportunities) for advancement at a typical 
> media
> outlet?
>
>
>
> 8. Is freelance writing a viable alternative?
>
> 9.  How important is teamwork to the job?
>
> 10. What is the work environment like?  Is it like a family, or is it
> competitive in nature, each man for himself, so to speak?
>
> 11.  What is the rate of retention VS. the turnover rate there?
> 12.  Are there trade publications that I should know about?
>
>
> Alan Wheeler
> awheeler at neb.rr.com or alan_wheeler at neb.rr.com
> redwheel1 on skype
> http://alan-wheeler.blogspot.com/
> I know God will not give me anything that I can't handle.
> I just wish He didn't trust me so much.
>
> ~Mother Theresa~
>
>
>
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