Let me give you more background about my topic…

A Day in the Life of an Investigative Researcher will discuss the different aspects of working in journalism. I want to take you all inside the newsroom where I will talk about how to get started in the business (I will use examples of how reporters, Lu Ann Cahn and Harry Hairston, Producer, Ed Dress, and me, Investigative Researcher, got started!).

I will talk about the competitive aspect to this crazy business and how you can put yourself in a position to succeed. I have advice on resume and cover letter writing as well as on internship opportunities (Internships at NBC10). If you want to become a reporter, I’ve found an article that you’ll want to read!

Is this “Biz” meant for you…

The one thing I’ve learned thus far…you either love working in the news business, or you don’t. The hours are crazy…

Don’t even think about making plans at night; you never know when breaking news will hit.

But, what I love is…every day brings something new. One day I’m finding someone from the health department who can explain how hundreds of pigeons flocking to a single neighborhood can have an unhealthy effect on all its residents; another day I’m trying to get in touch with Kenny Chesney’s “people.”

The news business is dynamic…

It is important to know what you’re getting yourself into. The best way to do this is by getting an internship! Another good idea is to read articles written by scholarly authors who have had experience working in journalism. By knowing more about the way a newsroom functions, you can better prepare yourself.

To tell you the truth, I had no idea I wanted to EVER work in news until my internship this past summer. So, the whole news thing was new to me. I spent the summer reading up on different reporters and producers and asking for advice from others in the business.

Wherever I could go to find out more…I went. Now, I hope to be one of those “go-to” people for other aspiring journalists.