Former Washington Post Reporter Launches Podcast About Life After the Newsroom
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Career Crossroads: Surviving and Thriving After a Newsroom Layoff
A discussion with veteran editor Christina Joseph Robinson.
Career Crossroads: Latina Talk Show Host Balances Passion for Journalism with Dream of Acting and Music-Making
It’s not every day that you get to shape history. That’s exactly what Cuban-American journalist María Laria did in 1988, as the first woman to create, produce, and host a Spanish-language talk show in the...
Career Crossroads: BlogHer Co-Founder on Shattering That Online Glass Ceiling
Sometimes you have to go with the courage of your convictions when facing pushback. That’s what happened when BlogHer 2016 planners announced the name of a potentially controversial keynote speaker: Kim Kardashian. The decision...
Career Crossroads: Hispanic Journalist Talks Maintaining Focus and Moving Into Digital Media
If you want to be successful in communications, never lose focus, says Argentinean journalist Nancy Clara. Clara began her media career in Miami 16 years ago. It’s not always been easy. “You wake up...
Career Crossroads: Broadcast Journalist Masters the Art of Voice Through Podcast Narrative
After dropping her young daughter for a play date, Jennifer Strong drove to a quiet spot and shut off her car. She hopped in the backseat, reaching for her hoodie and gear. Strong then...
Career Crossroads: A Journalist and a Photographer Combine Passion and Experience in New Magazine Venture
For most magazine editors, time is marked by non-stop meetings — that is, when they’re not glued to their computer screens with writing or editing. Conversations can span the day, talking issues and changes with pages...
Career Crossroads: How a CNN en Español Host Sparks Positive Empowerment Beyond Media
Ismael Cala is no stranger to social media. The CNN en Español host has more than 2.51 million Twitter followers and 1,300,000+ likes on Facebook. Cala agrees social networks are fundamental to building a...
Career Crossroads: Media Veteran Talks New and Exciting Challenges After 40 Years in Journalism
A faded copy of the New York Times sits by Mark Hamrick’s desk. The lead story is about a development that happened during the Iran-Contra Affair; President Ronald Reagan just named three to examine...
Career Crossroads: One Blogger’s Entrepreneurial Journey to E-Commerce
Five years ago, Shibani Faehnle launched a creative project that would allow her to publish about life and fashion. She started a blog, CLEShopaholic (Things I Luuuuurve). You could say Faehnle’s blogging has since...
Career Crossroads: How-To and Fiction Author Discusses Keys to Book Writing Success
Join us each month for Career Crossroads, a look at how journalists, bloggers, and freelancers are adapting to changes in their media careers. Catch up on previous installments at bit.ly/careercrossroads and access job opportunities...
Career Crossroads: AP Staffer Follows Curiosity From Writer/Storyteller to Corporate Com
A discussion with AP’s Erin Madigan-White. You never know where your journalism degree and experience may take you.
Career Crossroads: 4 Reasons Journalists Make Excellent Brand Communicators
Join us on the third Wednesday of every month for Career Crossroads, a look at how journalists, bloggers, and freelancers are adapting to the changes in their media careers. Catch up on previous installments...
Career Crossroads: Finding the Narrative Beyond the Newsroom
Join us on the third Wednesday of every month for Career Crossroads, a look at how journalists, bloggers, and freelancers are adapting to the changes in their media careers. Catch up on previous installments...
Career Crossroads: Veteran TV Reporter Talks Social Media Pros and Cons
Join us on the third Wednesday of every month for Career Crossroads, a look at how journalists, bloggers, and freelancers are adapting to the changes in their media careers. Catch up on previous installments at...
Career Crossroads: Why Lateral Moves Are Essential to Grow Your Freelance Career
For freelancers looking to grow their career, up isn’t the only direction to go. “Over is the new up!” said Joanne Cleaver (@jycleaver) during the ProfNet #ConnectChat “Making Lateral Moves as a Freelancer.” A freelance business journalist...
Career Crossroads: Why A TV Producer Went from Behind the Scenes to On the Scene
A discussion with multimedia journalist Nia Hamm.
Career Crossroads: Tips for Journalists to Avoid Contract Confusion
We talk to two lawyers about a couple key terms that journalists should expect in a contract.
Career Crossroads: 5 Tips for TV Reporters on Hiring an Agent
If you’re in the market for an agent, here are some tips from a reporter who’s been there.
