Well hello there!
This entry's gonna be on my choosen career,which was like for now,a journalist.
First of all,on lighter note,let me elaborate on why i wanted to be one.
The reasons is fairly simple.1)I like writing,a lot. 2)I like to have updates on the latest news. 3)I like anything related with english language! 4)Working alone sounded quite fun(i guess....) As quoted,"Traditionally, journalists have more or less worked alone."
Okok..
Now..Let's go into much formal stuffs...like what it is all about!
Journalists in both the news business and feature writers for magazines typically will develop their stories, dig up their leads, conduct their interviews and draft the final product themselves. In the newspaper business, major stories will sometimes become collaborative efforts where several reporters are working on aspects of a story and their work is edited into a single piece, published under multiple bylines.
Ok..Job requirements!(generally)
Responsibilities:
-Gather, edit, write & voice the daily news & sports bulletins
-Ensure that the quality of news & sports bulletins is of a high standard, accurate & credible
-Conduct roving reports & interviews for news
-Cover assignments & produce capsules for radio news
Entry Requirements:
-Diploma or Degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Chinese Studies or Political Science
-Preferably 1 year of experience in journalism or related field
Attributes:
-Passionate in news writing with keen interests in current affairs & sports
-Writes well & able to work under pressure.
-Ability to read and write in English is an advantage
-Mature, independent & has initiative.
Ok..I know it's a bit far-fetched from what i'm studying now(SCIENCE STREAM) which was like a bit unrelated..But well,i can't get in mass communication in NgeeAnnPoly in the first place,not as if i don't want to ):
Sad huh?!But i believe,just believe that....Nothing's impossible!(yeah!good phrase to quote!thanks Nike! C:)----EDIT,BY ADIDAS,(thanks to Mr.Kensei.)
Good job. This blog is officially 80% crap 20% chemistry related-stuff.
ReplyDeleteKensei says: Adidas' " Impossible is Nothing"
Nike's " Just do it". You got both mottos mixed up, now its 85% crap 15% chemistry logic.
personally i think being a journalist and studying in the science stream are unrelated at all. haha. if im not wrong,there's this mass communication diploma offered in school right? did you sign up for it? this is your chance! :)
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ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteAI here, at my second stopover in my World Tour of visiting and commenting chem blogs under the command of Ms Jee.. Ok, before further crap...
Wow, a Journalist? I was expecting a chef or a stewardess or a banker. But, okay, you got the face of a journalist, so, good luck and all the best for the future! Nx time, weve got someone to cover the plane crash at Marina Bay(Touchwood!!)
Bye Bye,
AI
wah...you really put in alot of effort blog this...=)
ReplyDeleteHi Jesslyn,
ReplyDeleteIt is great to hear about your passion for journalism. In my opinion, by going through the A level path, it gives you more time to consider about your career options. Anyway, local universities are also offering the degree in Mass Comm, so you can still pursue your dream :) Oh ya and did you mentioned that you love chemistry? Why not be a science journalist =D
by Mr Tan
i thought your career choice would be like a news reporter or something. Cos you talk a lot! ahahahhha. but journalism is okay too! good luck!
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wow! haha i didn't know u want to be a journalist. i think its a very interesting job. this job is filled with excitement cos u get to find out the latest scoops or other stories.haha :)
ReplyDeletewonderful career u have chosen..besties to ur effort on becoming ur chosen path ")
ReplyDeleteI am a student journalist myself. And mind you, it's a tough job indeed (especially if you are a entertainment journalist).
ReplyDeleteActually, it was once my dream job, but not anymore.
Some words of advice:
Journalist cannot work alone. You have to work with the editor, photographers and even artists in order for your work to be published. You also need to know how to do layout arrangement and page visual appeal design.
And you also must have certain knack of going around to dig for the latest news. If not you are always behind everyone else.
LOL @ Salamun with the 85% crap thing XD.
ReplyDeleteBtw great job aspiration - journalism gives you the chance to travel - which is super fun!
Hafidz :]