More Than A Job--Broadcast Journalism

A look at a career in TV and radio news by the Asian American Journalists Association. For more information go to www.aaja.org

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[RandallYip]

Work on your writing skills, Take history, science, math, statistics, civics & learn about diverse cultures.. Journalists need to be able to understand and cover almost any subject and in any community...so almost any class you take would be helpful.

[RandallYip]

You can start as a producer in a small tv market, meaning a city with a smaller population. That's where you gain your experience. Then you move up to bigger cities or markets from there. good luck

[AmbaArmah]

This was a fantastic video. I have often thought about a career in broadcast journalism. I love news! I love to write and I love public speaking. However, my background is in business. I've thought about going back to school to get a masters in Journalism. Is there an age where it's just too late? I've been out of college for 7 years now.

[RandallYip]

@AmbaArmah no, it's never too late. If you have the drive, go for it.



[cdwalker]

I want to know one thing: How can some people get their first gig in brodcast journalism w/o the proper education and others gotta have a Phd. just to get a internship? "I" will not be part of a buddy-buddy system just to get an opportunity. I am working on my B.S. now and plan to bust my but learning all I can learn and hopefully that'll be enough to get started in the industry if it's not then I guess its not meant to be.

[RandallYip]

@cdwalker

An education is important. You need to know your stuff. But in any occupation, making connections with people is important. Will it get you the job without qualifications--no. But will it help you get a job if you are qualified, yes.

To think otherwise is being naive.

[theohaigy]

Great video! I'm into journalism and I'd like to write for a newspaper but a career in TV behind the scenes really interests me. Thanks for posting.

[ghy708]

I always wanted to know what a producer does--now I know. It looks exciting

[congchuavideo]

Many people watch your videos, why not post your link to EZHUH.COM get paid for the people watch and make videos.

[kimphan7293]

i am 16, and want to become a broadcast journalist

what subjects should i be doing?

[Trampsunited]

I want to be a news producer!

Does this mean I move up the rank to be a producer or what?

I can't wait to start working hard for it.

[JournalistWorks]

Interested in a career in Journalism? We can offer you the chance to train as a Journalist in the busy office of Brighton's daily newspaper, The Argus. We teach an NCTJ accredited course, and will provide you with the work experience you need to get going in the world of journalism. For more information, google 'Brighton Journalist Works'!

[cdwalker]

@RandallYip - I certainly do appreciate your response. I know that what you said is true 100% but down here in the South things tend to work a little differently. I was always told, and I do believe that education is important and is the key to future opportunities, but you'll be surprised at the number of people that got their jobs simply by knowing somebody, or know somebody, that know somebody, that knows somebody, that knows somebody else...... Thank you kindly for responding.