As a Photo Journalism major it was very interesting to get to hear Josh Rushing, a former Marine, and Journalist for Al Jezeera. He definitely struck a cord with me speaking on his views on Journalism today, and his journey from Marine to Journalist.
His advice for young journalists headed out on their own was to find their own corner of the world and be the expert in that area start a blog or twitter on the subject. Get the information out there. Learn about the people, culture, and language. Sooner or later something will happen there and so will you. You will be contacted for information and stories and many doors will open up.
Naturally, I thought it was great advice because, for me, that country is Brazil. After meeting him I felt encouraged and inspired to return.
His advice for young journalists headed out on their own was to find their own corner of the world and be the expert in that area start a blog or twitter on the subject. Get the information out there. Learn about the people, culture, and language. Sooner or later something will happen there and so will you. You will be contacted for information and stories and many doors will open up.
Naturally, I thought it was great advice because, for me, that country is Brazil. After meeting him I felt encouraged and inspired to return.
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