[Journalists] Finding a Job

Mon Feb 10 21:56:13 UTC 2014

As someone who uses social media a great deal. I've been totally unable to 
use Google Plus. I was able to set up my account, but, nothing past that. 
The app doesn't make it any easier either. I've wanted to use the google 
hangouts & hangouts on air with no success either. Use twitterific for 
twitter on my iPhone & iPad, as well as limited use of the facebook apps. I 
can update my status with the facebook app, but, past that, it's a mess. Oh 
well, probably drifting way off topic here...
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Elizabeth Campbell" <liz at star-telegram.com>
To: "Blind Professional Journalists List" <journalists at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 16:50
Subject: Re: [Journalists] Finding a Job


> HI Ashley, Google Docs doesn't' seem to be accessible when it comes to
> collaborating online with your colleagues, but it is possible to copy and
> past the document in to Word and then repost it with your changes. You
> need to notify your colleagues ahead of thime though!
> One of my goals this year is to become as proficient as I can with
> utilizing social networking, my IOS devices and other technology to the
> best of my ability.
> In most cases, I T  folks are not going to know as much as you will about
> the assistive technology and work-arounds for using apps like those from
> Google. They mean well, but most just don't have the experience,and it's
> up to us as blind folks to do the educating!!
>
> 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
> Ashley Bramlett
> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 3:37 PM
> To: Blind Professional Journalists List
> Subject: Re: [Journalists] Finding a Job
>
> hi,
> well let me know if its accessible. last I checked, google docs wasn't
> accessible.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elizabeth Campbell
> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 4:18 PM
> To: Blind Professional Journalists List
> Subject: Re: [Journalists] Finding a Job
>
> HI Ashley,
> I'm still trying to figure out if Google Plus is accessible.
> I've had varying degrees of success using the Google apps. I'll be honest
> in that some are more accessible than others.
> For instance, I can't collaborate with my colleagues when they are working
> with a Google doc because screen readers don't appear to support working
> online.
> I know Google has a screen reader, but I havent' tried it yet.
> 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
> Ashley Bramlett
> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 3:13 PM
> To: Blind Professional Journalists List
> Subject: Re: [Journalists] Finding a Job
>
> 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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