What have you been up to?

Ambitious. Curious. Journalist.

This is my personal blog where you can walk in my stilettos to find out what I'm up to as an apprentice reporter at a newspaper company in Suffolk.
I graduated a year ago and I have finally found a little job where I'm getting paid to come into the office once a week, where I will build up the trust of sub-editors to carry out more and more tasks.
This will hopefully guide me on the right path to my ideal journalism career.
I hope you enjoy my ramblings! Feel free to get involved and join me on my journey.
I will appreciate all advice, as well as hopefully providing advice and open discussions to those who haven't a clue on where they will end up in the journalistic field...

People who are already successful journalists, please get in touch!

Showing posts with label apprentice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label apprentice. Show all posts

Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Before I die I want to...




This is quite embarrassing but it’s still an achievement and something to add to my Journalism portfolio!  I appear in the very last few seconds of the video, just to conclude the event.

I went out with a professional photographer to create a short video about Dying Awareness week, where people can talk openly about the subject at The University College in Suffolk.
We asked people what was on their bucket list, or whether they had a list of things to do before they die. I did have a short introduction at the very beginning, but unfortunately we had to cut it because some of the information was incorrect. So I would of had a few more seconds there!
It was a fantastic experience and it was nice to get out of the office and enjoy the sunshine! I hope I have the opportunity to do more of these videos, and also be able to host them!
I also had to write an article about the day and what it was about, and that appeared on page 3 of the paper! (Not in that way of course, don’t be rude guys!)
You have to start somewhere I suppose!

Monday, 24 March 2014

Oooooh big words...!

So I feel really thick when I hear big words used by other reporters, so I have kept note of these words and will add to it every now and then...


ADVERSE - Unfavourable, harmful, preventing success
AUSTERITY - Budget cuts, reduce budget deficits during adverse economic conditions 
DEFICITS - The amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small
DISPUTE - A disagreement or argument
INQUEST - Formal investigation
MAGNANIMOUS - A sense of forgiving
PREDILECTION - A preference/ special liking
PRONOUNCED - Very noticeable or CONSPICUOUS - Clearly visible 
SUBSEQUENTLY - Afterwards

Good Journalism words to use:

Allegedly 
Just to clarify
Police are appealing
Regarding


Wednesday, 19 March 2014

Random telephone interview notes...

This is just to jot down for myself. Take note if you wish!

It's just stuff to remember to ask whilst on the phone.

(In no particular order obviously...)

What, When, Where, Who and Why?
Is it worth sending a photographer?
Full name, age and address?
Was wondering whether you had a few minutes to talk about it?
Your position in your work place/club?
What does that involve?
Who else is involved?
Are you the main organiser?