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Journalism and Journalists
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A journalist is a person who practises journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events, trends, issues, and people while striving for viewpoints that aren't biased.
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Vickie Elmer
The Awesome Foundation has given micro-grants to dozens of awesome projects, starting in Boston and spreading across the world. Its 30th chapter, in Detroit, Mich., launches today and focuses on innovative and amazing news and journalism projects. (Read more on the launch at http://www.awesomene.ws/ ).
I'm a trustee in Detroit and we're hopingto give out the first $1,000 by the end of March. We'd love to hear from some BrazenCareerists with "awesome" news and info ideas.
13 weeks ago from Slash Jobs, Online Media Jobs, Journalism and Journalists and Professional Writers and Editors2 more
Noel Rozny recommended this
Vickie Elmer:
We gave our first grant out on Friday; it went to two guys who are developing The Detroit Journal "True stories about real people." It's a cool ...MoreWe gave our first grant out on Friday; it went to two guys who are developing The Detroit Journal "True stories about real people." It's a cool short film / storytelling project - check it out: http://thedetroitjournal.com/
7 weeks ago
7 weeks ago
Lamar Morgan
I have created a site through which journalists and folks needing press exposure can help each other out. It is called "The Big Buzz Machine." I cordially invite every journalist out there to freely join at http://budurl.com/TheBigBuzzMachine.
I personally feel that the news media can do more to put more Americans back-to-work. And, I am willing to help make that happen. Just visit http://fiverr.com/lamarjmorgan for details.
Vickie Elmer
Journalists are supposed to gather the facts, so do we also believe in luck? What about career luck? Check out my new blog post based on LinkedIn's research on career luck - http://workingkind.com/2012/03/luck-in-career/ . Then let's hear stories about how good luck has shown up in our careers and work.
10 weeks ago from Professional Writers and Editors, Journalism and Journalists and Wordpress Bloggers1 more
JRandom42:
Of course there's luck, being the right person, at the right place and time, with the right skills and experience.
There's also preparation, ...MoreOf course there's luck, being the right person, at the right place and time, with the right skills and experience.
There's also preparation, learning, hard work, persistance and excellence in execution. They all play a part in a career.
10 weeks ago
There's also preparation, ...MoreOf course there's luck, being the right person, at the right place and time, with the right skills and experience.
There's also preparation, learning, hard work, persistance and excellence in execution. They all play a part in a career.
10 weeks ago
Randy Savicky
You might want to check on my blog on brand journalism, which I describe as "A blog about brand journalism, corporate storytelling and the new public relations and marketing." http://www.strategypluscommunications.com/blog-0/ Look forward to your comments.
Lamar Morgan
Did you know you can do a real good job of SEO'ing yourself, your company and your business website via Examiner.com? Just comment on the articles - include your name, business and business website in the signature to your comment. Want to view some articles in need of comments? Visit http://budurl.com/SmallBizExaminer.
alviskleen:
what is the site examiner.com about i was trying but its not opening right now ... i have my own website named Ticketsmate
15 weeks ago
15 weeks ago
Lamar Morgan:
Examiner.com is a nationwide publication that uses journalists from all across the nation. Many, like myself, have write small business columns. ...MoreExaminer.com is a nationwide publication that uses journalists from all across the nation. Many, like myself, have write small business columns. Some journalists prefer to focus upon specific areas of interest - like real estate or entertainment. I chose to help small businesses and people in career transition have more visibility through my three columns - San Francisco Examiner, Ft. Lauderdale Examiner and Small Business Examiner (the national publication).
Why should this be important to you? Because you can comment on as few or as many of my articles as you like. You can even subscribe to my columns. If you provide worthwhile commentary - not SPAM - you enhance your visibility online with ALL the major search engines. How is that possible? It's possible because Examiner.com is highly ranked by Google. You simply need to be sure to place your name, business and business web address in your signature. If you happen to be in career transition, you should eagerly want to comment on ALL the articles as with anything on the Net, nothing goes away. There is no such thing as obsolete news once it gets posted online. It will ALWAYS be there - be it as a blessing or a curse. But, that's your choice. So, make a positive move and uplift an article and yourself, simultaneously.
15 weeks ago
Why should this be important to you? Because you can comment on as few or as many of my articles as you like. You can even subscribe to my columns. If you provide worthwhile commentary - not SPAM - you enhance your visibility online with ALL the major search engines. How is that possible? It's possible because Examiner.com is highly ranked by Google. You simply need to be sure to place your name, business and business web address in your signature. If you happen to be in career transition, you should eagerly want to comment on ALL the articles as with anything on the Net, nothing goes away. There is no such thing as obsolete news once it gets posted online. It will ALWAYS be there - be it as a blessing or a curse. But, that's your choice. So, make a positive move and uplift an article and yourself, simultaneously.
15 weeks ago
Lamar Morgan
Did you know that journalists can benefit tremendously from using Fiverr.com and its many online cloned sites? Want proof? Visit http://fiverr.com/lamarjmorgan. Then, do a Google search on the term, "Sparkler Display Card" and see what tops Page One of Google or gets close.
Katrina Grant
I have started a new celebrity news blog, check it out if you are interested, thanks! www.celebsinyourcity.com
Dr. Woody
Is Incivility at Work on the Rise??? Check out my column & take our quick poll on incivility at your workplace! I'll share the results next Monday!
http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/08/15/how-is-workplace-...
40 weeks ago from Journalism and Journalists, Milwaukee, Miami Florida, Miami and Los Angeles3 more
Dr. Woody:
Share your thoughts on Incivility at Work! Take the quick FoxBusiness Poll. No registration or sigh-in needed!
40 weeks ago
40 weeks ago
Zezinho
I live in a favela in Rio de Janeiro. Finally we are now able to open Rocinha Media School which will be a center that will have a dj school, photography and filmmaking classes for the residents of Rocinha. Check out our new website at: http://rocinhamediaschool.org
Ruth A. Harper
Ugh, I missed the Word Nerds roulette. :( How did it go???
52 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Journalism and Journalists and Professional Writers and Editors2 more
Jason H. Parker:
@Beth, @Noel, @Ruth, @Rachael. Don't worry, WordNerds! @Steph has agreed to host another session real soon. Be on the lookout!
52 weeks ago
52 weeks ago
Eleanor Newman
Hi all- got a job post here at a trade journal American Water Intelligence, based in Austin, TX. We're looking for someone who can write about the companies making (and losing) money in the water industry, as well as take a lead role in tracking municipal construction projects at water treatment plants. Design skills (adobe indesign, illustrator) a mega plus. Send your resume and cover letter to awirecruiting@gmail.com, and prove you'd take this young magazine to the next level.
Lamar Morgan
I would like to get some journalists interested in writing about the Workforce Investment Act. This is the act that is supposed to be putting America back-to-work. But, there seem to be some strange things going on here. All computers at OneStop Career Centers throughout the USA are purposefully crippled.
Any journalists out there interest in writing about this strange situation, please let me know.
Alessandro Machi:
This sounds similar to the HAMP program that was trotted out in early 2009 and was basically a way for the government to accelerate the credit ...MoreThis sounds similar to the HAMP program that was trotted out in early 2009 and was basically a way for the government to accelerate the credit rating loss of over a million americans and an accelerated loss of their homes as well.
I can do a story for you on my http://www.swarmthebanks.com blog if you like.
55 weeks ago
I can do a story for you on my http://www.swarmthebanks.com blog if you like.
55 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
What's your Plan B possibilities for your career and life?
How do you start working on a fallback when you're in the thick of the current work? I've been thinking about this - and just posted on my blog some ideas: http://workingkind.com/2011/04/backup-plan-b-career/
What are you doing on your Plan B? Or do you think the notion of Plan B is to make Plan A work is better?
58 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer and Journalism and Journalists1 more
JRandom42:
Have always had a Plan B, as well as a Plan C, Plan D, Plan E, Plan F, as well as a Plan When Everything including Society Falls Apart. Doesn't ...MoreHave always had a Plan B, as well as a Plan C, Plan D, Plan E, Plan F, as well as a Plan When Everything including Society Falls Apart. Doesn't everybody?
58 weeks ago
58 weeks ago
Norman:
No, sometimes the dealing with life now overwhelms the need for fall back plans.
58 weeks ago
58 weeks ago
Ji Hyun Lee
Getting Rejected the Right Way for a Job | http://bit.ly/gjyi9q
Melissa Breau
I was thinking about the role of the internet and its influence on the types of content created; I think web writing inspires two particular types of content -- immediate content and evergreen content.
People either tend to write something so news worthy and "right now" that by tomorrow it'd be obsolete (except as history) or they write something generic (how many posts are there on fav. wordpress plugins).
Thoughts?
Clara Kuo and Jason H. Parker recommended this
Mehul Kar:
That's interesting (the history of journalism).
I don't agree with the other point though. I think validation or review from others actually ...MoreThat's interesting (the history of journalism).
I don't agree with the other point though. I think validation or review from others actually compromises original thought.
There are obviously exceptions and half-assing can readily be the excuse for "original thought".
61 weeks ago
I don't agree with the other point though. I think validation or review from others actually ...MoreThat's interesting (the history of journalism).
I don't agree with the other point though. I think validation or review from others actually compromises original thought.
There are obviously exceptions and half-assing can readily be the excuse for "original thought".
61 weeks ago
Melissa Breau:
While I think there is, of course, a point when you reach too many cooks in the kitchen, I think debate inspires stronger reasoning. So having ...MoreWhile I think there is, of course, a point when you reach too many cooks in the kitchen, I think debate inspires stronger reasoning. So having someone else look over and discuss your ideas can strengthen the way that you write them.
As am editor, I also think that grammar and sentence structure can play a big part in the ability to convey a message in a clear convincing way; so I believe that having articles checked for those things is a benefit.
Clearly, when there is so much red tape that you can't get an original idea to final edition, there's a problem. But I think small groups and editing can create much stronger work. It's a rare writer indeed whose work is flawless.
61 weeks ago
As am editor, I also think that grammar and sentence structure can play a big part in the ability to convey a message in a clear convincing way; so I believe that having articles checked for those things is a benefit.
Clearly, when there is so much red tape that you can't get an original idea to final edition, there's a problem. But I think small groups and editing can create much stronger work. It's a rare writer indeed whose work is flawless.
61 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
What surprises have you unearthed in your recent blog posts or articles? I found out female bill collectors earn more than men in the field. But women working as financial advisors earn much much less. In honor of International Women's Day, I did some research on women's pay. I love it when I find some surprises. My post: http://workingkind.com/2011/03/womens-pay-best-worst/ What are some of your aha insights and facts?
63 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas and Journalism and Journalists
Kim Luu:
Ji Huyn,
That's an excellent article. Great job with the recommendations. You hit all the key info especially documentation. I've had to ...MoreJi Huyn,
That's an excellent article. Great job with the recommendations. You hit all the key info especially documentation. I've had to handle sexual discriminations many times in my career. The key to doing it without damage to your career is to do it with facts and no emotions.
One thing to keep in mind. Other women will not choose to stand up with you in some cases unless you go to class action lawsuit and not necessarily even then. I've had to actually fight for women in my department because they won't.
62 weeks ago
That's an excellent article. Great job with the recommendations. You hit all the key info especially documentation. I've had to ...MoreJi Huyn,
That's an excellent article. Great job with the recommendations. You hit all the key info especially documentation. I've had to handle sexual discriminations many times in my career. The key to doing it without damage to your career is to do it with facts and no emotions.
One thing to keep in mind. Other women will not choose to stand up with you in some cases unless you go to class action lawsuit and not necessarily even then. I've had to actually fight for women in my department because they won't.
62 weeks ago
Amanda Torres
I'm managing the social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter, at the moment) for a local weekly newspaper (http://bit.ly/hRBmlW/). For a while there was a lot of interaction, but recently it seems to have dropped off. How do I build interaction with my Facebook and Twitter followers and eventually drive traffic to our website? HELP!
61 weeks ago from Journalism and Journalists and Social Media
Dave Ellis:
Alot of it is about building and maintaining online relationships with active users.
61 weeks ago
61 weeks ago
Amanda Torres
I'd like to learn more about proper newspaper design. Does anybody have any suggestions of what to read/what websites to check out/etc.?
61 weeks ago from Journalism and Journalists and Graphic Design
Vickie Elmer:
Check out the SND - Society of News Design - which gives awards for great design / visuals and I think has some workshops or other resources: MoreCheck out the SND - Society of News Design - which gives awards for great design / visuals and I think has some workshops or other resources: http://www.snd.org/
61 weeks ago
61 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
The office pool - it's about basketball, and also babies and Wall Street and typing fastest.
My new blog post gives some offbeat ones from my newsroom experience and from a poll - http://workingkind.com/2011/03/the-offbeat-office-pool/ . What do you and your crew bet on at work? What are some weird pools you've seen or participated in?
62 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Creatively Inspired and Journalism and Journalists1 more
Ji Hyun Lee
This Tues. 3/15 at noon EST, I'll be doing an internet radio program on bad job interview encounters. Pls join me join me. I'd love for u to call in and share your exps. http://bit.ly/f74S6s
Ji Hyun Lee
This Tues. 3/15 at noon EST, I'll be doing an internet radio program on bad job interview encounters. Pls join me join me. I'd love for u to call in and share your exps. http://bit.ly/f74S6s
Vickie Elmer
What tools are you using to build and manage your reputation? How do you decide which sites are worth the time and effort and which are not? (I've just joined two - Honestly.com and Klout - and of course I use Twitter regularly, but I bet I'm missing some great ones.) Share sites, and ideas, please!
63 weeks ago from Journalism and Journalists, Productivity & Time-Management and Personal Branding1 more
Jason H. Parker recommended this
Dana Leavy:
I've sought out similar advice from other career professionals in my field to see what worked best for them in terms of building their brand, and ...MoreI've sought out similar advice from other career professionals in my field to see what worked best for them in terms of building their brand, and what's worked from more of a marketing perspective. General consensus was that LinkedIN was best for marketing and client conversion, while some of the broader sites like Twitter, YouTube, FB were good for continuing to build your brand reputation and loyalty. What has worked for you?
63 weeks ago
63 weeks ago
Kim Luu:
That will be different for each person and based on what you want out of the reputation. Business, contracts, or just bragging rights.
It's ...MoreThat will be different for each person and based on what you want out of the reputation. Business, contracts, or just bragging rights.
It's best to look at your specific industry and what you want to achieve from raising your "professional" reputation before you choose a venue.
For example, Twitter is absolutely useless to me except as a conversation piece occasionally but I play with it.
63 weeks ago
It's ...MoreThat will be different for each person and based on what you want out of the reputation. Business, contracts, or just bragging rights.
It's best to look at your specific industry and what you want to achieve from raising your "professional" reputation before you choose a venue.
For example, Twitter is absolutely useless to me except as a conversation piece occasionally but I play with it.
63 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
What tools are you using to build and manage your reputation? How do you decide which sites are worth the time and effort and which are not? (I've just joined two - Honestly.com and Klout - and of course I use Twitter regularly, but I bet I'm missing some great ones.) Share sites, and ideas, please!
63 weeks ago from Personal Branding, Productivity & Time-Management and Journalism and Journalists1 more
Ji Hyun Lee
Should You Police Your Employees? | http://bit.ly/fUKdgT
Ji Hyun Lee
I would love it if you wld all join me on my Facebook fan page. I write a blog about office politics and wld appreciate any exps u cld share with my audience. Politics of the Workplace | http://on.fb.me/e6hrsV
