With every job comes a description and prescription of produced content. What is expected of a journalist in their work place has developed and diversified over the years. Skills that were traditionally specific to a particular position in the news room have transformed. Some have become standard requirement of skills across the entire newsroom. However this still doesn’t fully expose the potential and versatile writing abilities some journalists would like illustrate.
A blog provides a platform for journalists to showcase their writing skills in all spheres and areas of writing as a journalist. It also serves as an archive of the content a journalist may have produced, whether written, filmed or photographed. It is much like a portfolio that one is able to refer potential employers to.
The world of opportunities that awaits journalists (practicing and aspiring) is far greater than that of the working world. It also reaches a broader audience and potential employers because it breaks the boundaries of a country’s borders. Where once one could only reach for an opportunity in an abroad country through human resources and interaction, one can do it through blogs.
As a student journalist, the act of blogging prepares one for the working world. One familiarises themselves with producing content regularly and of various natures. They also leave a platform for constructive criticism. They come to grips with what interests their audience. As an upcoming journalist you develop a relationship with readers which lightens the burden of putting yourself on the map.
Fresh Scoop by Rae 