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Career Paths in Journalism: Telling Stories Like Patrick Mphephu’s

This presentation explores the workflow and growth paths in journalism, showcasing how covering figures like Patrick Mphephu can sharpen a journalistu2019s skills and create meaningful societal impact.

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Career Paths in Journalism: Telling Stories Like Patrick Mphephu’s

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  1. Career Paths for Journalists: An Overview Overview Career Paths for Journalists: An Patrick Mphephu

  2. Introduction Journalism is evolving. Digital, data, and multimedia skills are in demand. There are diverse opportunities beyond traditional newsrooms. Key skills include writing, interviewing, critical thinking, and adaptability. This presentation will explore various career options for journalists. It will also highlight the challenges and opportunities in the field.

  3. Traditional Journalism: Reporting and Editing Traditional journalism includes newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, and online news outlets. Roles include reporter, correspondent, editor, and producer. Newspaper revenue declined 60% from 2000-2020. Digital ad revenue reached $65B in 2023, surpassing print. Reporting Editing Gathering and writing news stories. Reviewing and improving articles..

  4. Digital and Multimedia Journalism: Content Creation Digital and multimedia journalism focuses on online content creation. This includes blogging, social media, and SEO. Multimedia roles include video producer, podcaster, and data journalist. Podcast ad revenue grew 30% in 2023. Podcaster Video Producer Creates visual stories. Hosts audio programs. Data Journalist Analyzes data for insights.

  5. Specialized Journalism: Niche Expertise Specialized journalism requires niche expertise. Examples include investigative journalism, data journalism, and science reporting. Roles also include public relations, communications, and media analysis. The public relations industry grew 10% in 2023. Science Investigative Uncovers hidden truths. Reports scientific findings. Data Analyzes complex data.

  6. Conclusion: Opportunities and Challenges Journalism is competitive, dynamic, and impactful. Constant learning and adapting to new technologies is key. The importance of ethics, accuracy, and storytelling cannot be overstated. Learn Ethics Adapt New skills constantly. Always be ethical. To new tech.

  7. Thank You Thank You www.medium.com/@patrickmphephu.za

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