Twenty-First Century journalists are evolving into true hyphenates: reporter-mixed media-data cruncher-developer. Hear from three stars under 30 — the MJ Bear Fellows — and six budding journalists — the AP-Google Journalism and Technology Scholars — on how they fit into the future (and present) of the industry.
What does a new journalist look for when applying for a job?
#Newjourno advice: Think about what you’re looking for in a job, internship or employer. Find a place where you can grow. #ona12
— ieiMedia (@ieiMedia) September 21, 2012
Speaking of John Osborn, his hat is causing a bit of a stir on Twitter:
And here is @bayreporta and his hat representing @ucbsoj at @ona #j2014 #newjourno #ona12 twitter.com/erikreyna/stat…
— Erik Reyna (@erikreyna) September 21, 2012
Where did you get your fedora and how much was it? #newjourno
— David Oltean (@davidpoltean) September 21, 2012
One university professors asks about the future of social skills, and how to instill passion in his students. John Osborn’s response:
On social skills: “When I was a kid, my mom used to ground me outside…because I played so many video games.” –@bayreporta #newjourno
— Amy Bartner (@AmyBartner) September 21, 2012
The entire panel disses Klout. Rebecca promotes klouchebag.com, while Reginald James says:
“I’m not as concerned with klout with a K as I am clout with the community I’m engaged in” #ONA12 #newjourno
— Jake Carpenter (@jakeacarpenter) September 21, 2012
Another project. This is the one that really grabbed the attention of the crowd.
Another #newjourno project to check out, with @cfr_org: a crisis guide to Iran: on.cfr.org/nLwAVn #ojr #ona12
— Brian Frank (@frankreporting) September 21, 2012
Panelists begin showing their different projects. Some receive audible “Wow”s from the crowd.
Interactive documentary to check out from #newjourno talk: Hollow. bit.ly/GCudPs #ojr #ona12
— Brian Frank (@frankreporting) September 21, 2012
A few people in the crowd tweeted this quote:
New digital journalists need to be thinking more about collaboration than competition. Love this sentiment. #ona12 #newjourno
— Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) September 21, 2012
After a quick vote, there was just one person (in the front row, no less) who disagreed with this comment from the panel:
When it comes to skills, go narrow and deep, instead of broad and shallow, says Katie Zhu #ONA12 #newjourno
— Lisa Yeung (@LisaWhy) September 21, 2012
Rebecca Rolfe: “Don’t feel the pressure to know everything. Know enough to speak fluently and intelligently about it, but don’t feel like you have to be an expert in everything.” This is Rebecca’s philosophy — she’s the one who “confessed” in the beginning of the session that she’s not on social media.
User experience is SO important in news sites. However, if it’s too good, users won’t click on pay-per-click ads. Oh nos! #newjourno
— Anna Tauzin (@annatauzin) September 21, 2012
@kelseyproud It’s true. There’s no need for journalists to be on everything. Pick the tools that suit, but don’t avoid. #ONA12 #newjourno
— Monique Beech (@moniquebeech) September 21, 2012
Importance of ‘design-thinking’ aka how different media will come together and tell the story better. #newjourno @ona12
— Tow Center (@TowCenter) September 21, 2012
Still important for journalists to get on the sts and off their computer. Can’t get context from your desk: John Osborn. #newjourno #ONA12
— Monique Beech (@moniquebeech) September 21, 2012
At #ONA12, Rebecca Rolfe says she’s not on @faceboook, @twitter, @linkedin, etc. “Not for everyone,” she says. #newjourno
— Eric Carvin (@EricCarvin) September 21, 2012
Top skills for #newjourno current, proficient, solid reporting fundamentals, passion, programming #ona12
— Jodi Leese Glusco (@jmgl) September 21, 2012
#newjourno family feud at #ona12 twitter.com/jakeacarpenter…
— Jake Carpenter (@jakeacarpenter) September 21, 2012
Room full of “legacy” journos ( ie experienced veterans) gathered to hear from #newjourno on future of journalism #ona2012
— Allison Hanes (@AllisonHanes) September 21, 2012
Meeting the panel dissecting new journalists.#ONA12 #NewJourno twitter.com/AmyReadSJ/stat…
— Amy Read (@AmyReadSJ) September 21, 2012
With a large panel — nine young journalists — each has 267 seconds to talk.
Getting ready for “Anatomy of a New Journalist” at #ONA12. The social media bone is connected to the video bone. #newjourno
— Eric Carvin (@EricCarvin) September 21, 2012
What is the anatomy of the new journalist? We’re about to find out, folks #ONA12 #newjourno
— Lisa Yeung (@LisaWhy) September 21, 2012
The session has now ended!