[Journalists] Questions.

[Elizabeth Campbell]

Hi Alan
sure, it's fine to write to me off list.

Liz

> ----- Original Message -----
>From: "Alan D. Wheeler" <alan_wheeler at neb.rr.com
>To: "Blind Professional Journalists List" <journalists at nfbnet.org
>Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 14:42:16 -0500
>Subject: Re: [Journalists] Questions.

>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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