Journalism after UMW
a caveat: I'm no expert
J-School
1-2 years
masters in journalism or communication
The Real World
or
Is J-School for me?
Are you serious about journalism?
Are you interested in learning the technology side?
Can you afford it?
Be certain this is your career path
J-school is a LOT more work than college
You'll have to learn to code
You won't be allowed to just write print stories
Become a "multiplatform storyteller"
Be capable in print, video, photo, and web journalism
Photoshop
HTML/CSS
Video editing
Scholarships exist, but...
still have to buy books, live somewhere
even journos with masters degrees don't make much $$$
I was in this class 1 year ago
Multiplatform Storytelling
AKA modern journalism
EXAMPLES
Pablo's Story
Print and visual
Maid Cafe Story
Print, visual, audio
"Intimate Journalism"
benefits and challenges
about this story
video storytelling
Other Benefits
networking
internships
learning to brand
www.laurenraeorsini.com
professional site
helps potential employers
everything in one place
The Newseum
blogging - The Future of News
data entry
learning what you don't want to do
Meet journalists at the top of their field!
attend lectures
mentorship programs
teachers usually have day jobs too
Assistantship?
teaching undergrads
doesn't pay much
A note of caution
Nobody is going to do it for you
You make your own opportunities in J-School
Teachers give you tools and guidance; you do the real work
Any questions?
GREs?
Top J-Schools?
Autographs?
A WaPo reporter read my maid cafe story, no joke