During Monday's discussion with the young reporters from Pensacola News Journal and a young, professional blogger, it was apparent that immediate preparation is key to obtaining any job in the field. A bit of work experience and training will go a long way in getting a job.
The guests spoke about searching for jobs, and from what they've gone through... the earlier, the better. Query letters are a must as a reporter and a professional blogger, or a writer in general. Rejection is something to be prepared for as with any job search. Take any opportunity to get that foot in the door, even if its just as a clerk in a newsroom.
The stories of their experiences on the job were far from boring. That's what I love about journalism. Every day is an adventure. Some days aren't as exciting as others, but just to be able to have the opportunity to meet so many different characters and cover a diverse demographic through real stories excites me. The discussion helped me better understand all the facets of jumping into journalism.
Journalism is something that you definitely have to be passionate about in order to pursue it as a profession. There's a lot of groundwork to cover before diving into what you actually want to do. All you have to do is be willing to work.
Going into journalism, as a profession, is still something that I'm contemplating, but my mind is set on one thing: writing.
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