[Journalists] Finding a Job

[Ashley Bramlett]

Hi,
Oh, what is google plus? Many google products aren't accessible like their 
documents feature, so I did not think google plus was.
I'd like to know more about this. II' struggle with social media.
With all the changes and budget cuts in reporting, they often hire a 
reporter and expect them to do the camera work too rather than a dedicated 
photographer.
My journalism and pr professors told me about the move to online journalism 
and with that the expectations to do all media: sound, video, and writing.
Its tough out there!

That said, I do have some ideas and will post those later. Keep looking for 
work. Good luck.

Ashley


-----Original Message----- 
From: Elizabeth Campbell
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 4:06 PM
To: Blind Professional Journalists List
Subject: Re: [Journalists] Finding a Job

HI Jordan,
Feel free to contact me off list. My contact information is below.
Journalism is going through incredible changes, and we are still figuring
out the digital landscape, so to speak.
I am totally blind, so taking photos and shooting videos for the
Star-Telegram where I work isn't an option. But think of other ways you
can contribute. What about adding audio to stories? Also, become very
proficient on Twitter, Google Plus and Facebook. I am trying to figure out
Google Plus as I write this, as I find the social networking tool a bit
difficult to navigate.

Best

Liz

Elizabeth Campbell
legal affairs/general assignments reporter
(O 817-390-7696
(c) 817-247-6862
liz at star-telegram.com
Twitter @fwstliz

-----Original Message-----
From: Journalists [mailto:journalists-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jordan Moon
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 1:16 PM
To: journalists at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Journalists] Finding a Job

Hello all!

    I am legally blind and a May 2012 graduate of the Walter Cronkite
School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State
University. I also received a degree in political science from ASU.

   For the past year and a half, I have been trying to find jobs but I
either don't have enough experience or they hire someone who the
employer feels they can count on because a lot of digital journalism
is visual. I even tried looking for internships, but companies want to
only hire someone who is still in school for those. I have been
discouraged and sad at times, willing to give up. But when the thought
of giving up forms into reality, it simply goes away and I proceed
with my journalism ambitions.

    I started a blog that showcases my writing and digital skills. It
covers issues that the blind and deaf communities face in a way that
doesn't advocate, but explains. The link to my blog can be found at
the bottom of the e-mail. Although this keeps me busy, it still
doesn't provide me with the income I need. I was wondering if anyone
has any ideas about the road I should travel in order to find a job?
Or does anyone have any job leads? I am mostly in Arizona and
California, but I wouldn't mind working anywhere around the country.
How can I find internships or fellowships that will hire a person who
is legally blind and almost two years out of school? Help would be
greatly appreciated.

   Feel free to e-mail me personally. I appreciate this list and look
forward to hearing from you all!
Thank you and have a great week,
       --
Jordan Moon

Editor, "The Perfect Defect"

http://theperfectdefect.wordpress.com/

Twitter: @theperfdefect

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