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UPIU on PBS MediaShift!
Guess who is an “emerging player in the college media and journalism education arenas?” That’s right, we are! Continue reading
Anonymous sources: When to use them, and why
ShareIt’s every reporter’s dream: To find that Deep Throat-style source who provides critical inside information, but has to be protected with anonymity. It’s exciting and gives a cloak-and-dagger feeling to a story that few journalists can resist. But it almost … Continue reading
Posted in Interviews, Reporting, Source development, Story development, Tips
Tagged anonymous sources, How to, journalism, students, Tips, UPIU, Writing
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“Take a chance: Submit an article!”
ShareAs Congress debated whether to allow undocumented immigrants who had attended U.S. high schools a chance to become legal residents, St. Thomas University j-student Aryanne Schommer interviewed people who would benefit most from such a change. Her story, “Miami students at … Continue reading
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Stop sources from hijacking your interview
ShareFor a young reporter, there’s nothing more discouraging than having an interview spin out of control and having a source run the show. Some sources won’t stop talking, while others don’t know what their point is. A few tantalize you … Continue reading
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Do your research, Indian j-student says
ShareFurquan Siddiqui’s recent story about women bus drivers is just one in a growing list of stories he’s published on UPI. Check them out here, here, and here. UPIU caught up with Furquan shortly after his most recent story appeared … Continue reading
Posted in International Journalism, Interviews, Reporting, Tips, Writing
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Indian J-student: “Have loads of patience.”
ShareFree lunch for all public school children in India might sound like a good idea, until teachers are forced to spend all their time peeling potatoes and serving up plates of hot food. UPIU writer Shiv Sunny found that the … Continue reading
Posted in International Journalism, Interviews, UPIU users
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Going Global Podcast: Australian students cover sports, environment
ShareJournalism students at the University of Wollongong in Australia recently submitted their stories to UPIU. One story, Gary McDonald’s feature on his country’s soccer aspirations, was published on UPI.com. Click on the media player to listen to UPIU International Coordinator … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, environment, Gary McDonald, Harumi Gondo, j-students, journalism, Krista Kapralos, soccer, sports, University of Wollongong, UPI, UPIU
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Go international with Charles Sennott
ShareCharles Sennott is a co-founder of GlobalPost, where he serves as the Executive Editor and VP. He has advice and some opportunities for students interested in becoming foreign correspondents. I spoke with Sennott after he participated in Pew’s State of … Continue reading
Brian Stelter: “Be indispensable”
ShareBrian Stelter is one of the youngest reporters for The New York Times. Want to follow in his footsteps? His advice is to follow your passion. I caught up with Stelter after his presentation as the first keynote speaker for … Continue reading
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Tagged #cmanyc2010, 14 hour days, brand, branding, Brian Stelter, CMA, Collaborate, facts, focus, hustle, media, Media Decoder, niche, NYT, TVNewser, web-first
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Specialize and find collaborators
ShareAndrew DeVigal is the Multimedia Editor for The New York Times and he has some great advice for journalists: specialize in what you love and find collaborators. I was able to catch DeVigal after his session at the College Media … Continue reading
