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My Career in Journalism
Cassie Gregory
A True Journalist
Helps people Truth Honest, ethical,
dedicated Few give bad name Watergate Scandal
History
Europe in 17th century New England Courant in
1721 Propaganda Modern concept of
newspaper in 18th century Sensationalist
press/muckraking in 20th century
News on radio and TV Internet
Preparation
Write, write, write Internships Read news Contacts in college Call and ask
What to expect
Exciting, fast paced Every day different “front seat to history” Responsibility Irregular work hours Hard to juggle work
and family
Employment
Hard to find job Entry level reporter Move up to editor Not high salary-
journalists not in it for the money
Gender Issues
Equality in journalism Prejudices proven
wrong May still be some
inequality, but gap is shrinking
Caroline Glickman- City Editor
Future of Journalism
Stable Career Always be news Circulation decrease More online Magazines stay same More job openings in
future.
Why I Want To Be A Journalist
Serve the people Seventeen Magazine Target women and
teenage girls esp.