When Social Media is Also Work
As a Master of Journalism student, I’m constantly dealing with questions around my private and professional presences on social media. More than being a news source for many people, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms can be great tools to connect with sources and with the audience. The downside is that we are more […]
Joplin tornado and the process of newsgathering
Eleven days ago, in the town of Joplin, Missouri in the central United States, one of the deadliest tornados in recent memory struck, killing 142 people, causing billions in damages, and leaving survivors in shock. Twelve hours after the tornado touched down, Brian Stelter, a television and media writer for the New York Times, was […]
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