Documentary Work
“The most profound lessons about journalism I’ve learned have been taught to me by the people I’ve covered.”
-Jodi Kantor, Investigative Journalist
Something to think about…
Knowing when to let a story breathe is crucial.
Using technology to my advantage is what I consider one of my strongest skills as a journalist. Through utilizing various different social media platforms, I have been able to garner more attention to my work, put out information faster and build a distinct brand for myself.
Navigating social media is an extremely vital tool a journalist needs in their arsenal. It puts their work right at readers’ fingertips as fast and easily as possible. I feel the way I navigate these platforms will help me make notable steps in the journalism world.
“Pull of the Water: The Sadie Goldin Story”
The role of a print and digital reporter now extends beyond simply writing a recap of a game, as consumers can stay in-the-know about games with the touch of a button. It’s important to meet them where they are, which is on social media. When sideline reporting, I would shoot the game and instantly upload the footage to post live updates, which can be seen here. Working for the North Texas Daily, this looks a little different operating from the press box and with television rights in the mix. On top of my primary duties of producing written content from the game, I also post on X, where I send out game updates, injury reports, emerging storylines and more. I try to go down to the field before and after the games as well to capture videos that fans may be interested in.
Click on the tweets below to view examples of my coverage.
The More You Know
What I’ve learned from web and social media
Copy can make or break a piece of content
Understanding how different types of content fit different social media platforms
Mixing notable statistics with a design element relative to a topic