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.