Contributed by Lauren McLaughlin A car wreck on I-55, an armed robbery and a significant court case — how can one person cover them all? Lekitha Terrell, an assignment editor at WJTV in Jackson, Miss., has been in the journalism…
Month: January 2013
Five pieces of the storytelling puzzle
According to videographer Nathan Thompson, there are five essential elements to every good story. The former National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Photographer of the Year thinks of them as puzzle pieces that the storyteller has to fit together. 1. The…
Telling great video stories, fast
The first word in telling video stories efficiently is “focus,” according to videographer Lisa Berglund. The former National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Photographer of the Year says your story assignment is a location, it’s up to you to find the actual…
Simple, interactive graphic on gun control
Tips for multimedia journalists on writing fast
Video journalist Anne Herbst firmly believes in preparation. She does research on stories before leaving the newsroom. She shows up to assignments early so she can meet people and figure out in advance who might be a strong character. And…
Look back into your future
Contributed by Stephen Hess Many young journalists must wonder what their careers are going to look like. Although the profession will undoubtedly change in significant and unpredictable ways in a digital world, looking back on a generation of journalists offer clues…