John Brill, Assignment #1

Hi, I’m John Brill. As a sophomore journalism student it is clear that the field is changing dramatically from the past. Journalists must learn new skills in order to be successful.

With the advent of the internet, information moves very quickly, meaning stories are expected very quickly. Blogs and social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter get headlines to readers almost instantaneously. Journalists much get their information and stories written as fast as possible in order to stay competitive.

It is clear that online media is overshadowing the print industry as newspapers around the country downsize. Journalists must familiarize themselves with all new technology. A Journalist should not only know how to write, but must also be a jack of all trades. He or she must know how to shoot and edit video, use audio, and be decent photographer. These skills are basically required in order to get a job. Those in favor of print must adapt to multimedia in order to survive in this dynamic industry.