journalism

How to get a journalism job you don't technically qualify for

1. Don’t wait for permission. 2. Be interested in something no one else is interested in. 3. Copy people who are better than you.

Posted on 28 October 2013 and filed under articles, Best Of, comments, how to, journalism, main

Ok, news organizations. You’re not going to stop matching. But should you start giving credit?

When a journalist digs up an original story, should other media outlets give them credit?

Posted on 8 October 2013 and filed under comments, journalism

Local news

Every story starts out as a local news.

Posted on 30 August 2013 and filed under articles, journalism, main

A little less Globe-al

As the Globe and Mail prepares to leave northern B.C., print continues its march towards becoming a high-end luxury item

Posted on 14 August 2013 and filed under articles, big, comments, journalism, main, media, Prince George

How little do you need?

“Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Posted on 29 July 2013 and filed under journalism, main, radio

Want me to care? Then explain it to me like you want me to care

If you want people to listen, talk to be heard.

Posted on 24 May 2013 and filed under articles, journalism, writing

Facebook's overly-positive language makes journalists endorse politicians

On Facebook, you like everything and everyone’s your friend. Not great for journalistic integrity.

Posted on 23 April 2013 and filed under articles, British Columbia, journalism, media, social media

Say Less

Say less.

Posted on 27 March 2013 and filed under articles, comments, journalism, radio, writing

"I almost broke my butt": starting in the middle of the story

Start with a small mystery, and follow with something ear-grabbing.

Posted on 6 March 2013 and filed under articles, CBC, journalism, personal, radio

How to make great radio: know what's possible

The first step to making great radio is knowing what’s possible.

Posted on 17 February 2013 and filed under articles, comments, journalism, radio

Talking to Darryl about love

Radio is great when you talk to artists, scientists, politicians and leaders. It’s even better when you talk to someone like Darryl.

Posted on 15 February 2013 and filed under articles, journalism, radio

Don't hang out in the lobby

Yet another post where I make something for the radio, then criticize it.

Posted on 29 January 2013 and filed under articles, CBC, comments, journalism, radio

Twitter vs. the Tsunami

If the internet makes everyone a broadcaster, what aspects of journalism need to be part of basic education?

Posted on 29 October 2012 and filed under articles, Best Of, comments, journalism, social media

Is your competition really your competition?

When your biggest threat is actually an asset.

Posted on 10 August 2012 and filed under articles, Best Of, ideas, journalism, media

Localized Emergencies

When do localized emergencies penetrate the national consciousness? Or even the people living right next to them?

Posted on 22 June 2012 and filed under articles, journalism, media, Prince George

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