Supporting Aspiring Journalists is Critical — Now More Than Ever
Young people often come to me in a way that makes them seem embarrassed, and they say that they really love journalism – but someone in their life has told them to pursue something sensible like accounting.
I point out that — despite the drumbeat of stories about layoffs, buyouts and closures — many of my friends have successful careers in journalism. They provide for their families, they lead exceptionally interesting lives, and they pursue work that makes a difference.
And then I secretly worry that I have betrayed these young people.
A colleague of mine put it succinctly in a discussion this week: As bad as things seem for journalism now, if we don’t have any young people interested in journalism and who see a path to careers, the real trouble lies ahead.
With that in mind, we are kicking off a series of free, virtual workshops for young people interested in journalism and other storytelling careers. The details follow below. If you know of a young person who enjoys telling meaningful stories, encourage them to check it out.
– Director Andrew Conte and CMI staff
Header: CMI Director Andrew Conte speaks to a group of aspiring young journalists during the September 2019 High School Workshop at the Center for Media Innovation. Photo by Nick Ruffolo.
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