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The best way to learn about blogging is by doing it. Blogging can help anyone wanting to learn more about online journalism. You should participate and comment on other people's blogs.
You'll find there's plenty of us around to give ongoing help and support — myself, Paul [Bradshaw] and Alison [Gow] regularly get involved helping other bloggers online as I'm sure many others do.
Looking at our blog rolls and Twitter links should get you started on where to go for advice too. And start pushing your profile - I can't help notice you've signed on this forum under a nickname (why?) and you've told us all you're on Twitter without telling us your Twitter name. How would we know to commission you? If you wish to follow me I'm @foodiesarah on Twitter and my blog is here.
Blogging should teach you everything you need to know. It will teach you how get yourself noticed, writing with an audience in mind, marketing, SEO, linking etc. So take a step into the online world, start a blog and find out whether there is an audience for the type of material you are interested in producing. If you have enough of an audience, someone will pay for your material.
NCTJ can be worthwhile for online journalists too: Yes, the National Council for the Training of Journalists exams are still something of a measure. The qualifications are (still) aimed at newspaper journalists but if your online interests involve a mainstream news organisation then they may still be appropriate. Those who make it online tend to do so through talent rather than background because there's just no dusty corners to hide online.
Make sure you have a presence of all the major online platforms: The top three things for me would be; understand the power of linking and do it — always — be everywhere; make sure you have a presence of all the major online platforms and work on building and maintaining a network. It's hard work but very rewarding.
Keep up with new developments and technology: Early in your career, you may be trying to get a job with an editor who knows a lot less about Facebook, Twitter and blogging than you do. Making sure you keep across new developments and understanding their impact on the media world will always mark you out. Conversely, it is also worth learning about older media because you may also have to serve an older audience. See how debates develop on the letters page of your local paper (interactive media at its most basic), ask and monitor how your local radio station gathers news etc.
Write as much as you can and make sure people see your work: It is important to write as much as you can and show off your writing. If you've blogged on a particular subject, why not regularly send a link to a newspaper, magazine or website and make it clear that you are happy for them to quote you as a blogger or contact you if they want any more.
Look to the BBC for resources and training in online journalism: The BBC does run a work experience placement scheme and has a long-established training scheme. The BBC's College of Journalism — which is responsible for the ongoing training of the BBC's journalists — has now gone public to allow anyone to access the learning resources made available to us, such as modules on production skills, core values and law, for example.
Develop multimedia skills and demonstrate a love for the internet: This is my first post completely online but all the jobs I have done up to this point have prepared me for this. I have always looked to develop my multimedia skills in every role I have taken as an editor and got involved with websites very early on — from my first job actually. My key steps — although having come essentially from print, writing and commissioning features — have been to develop my multi-media skills and demonstrate a love for the internet.
I naturally like technology and find being round developers inspiring. I think this definitely helps if you want to work online, you need to be able to communicate your ideas with developers so that they can build what you want and part of the joy of the job is developing new ideas, new ways of telling a story, new ways of engaging your audience. Without the developers your idea is just a dream.
Get experience working with community, video and audio: For me, the most important things for improving your chances in online journalism are community, video and audio; the ability to use all media to create a story of substance. Also you need to be able to demonstrate a passion for digital. By this I mean that you are active online, you use the net, you have a profile online, you use and understand community, you are excited by being able to reach people using the internet, you want to find out the latest developments. Multi-media is what I look for and a passion to innovate. I now turn to Twitter as my first port of call if I am looking to pick up a new journo; I regularly commission from updates, comments that catch my eye, events that are going on, stuff happening in people's lives. It is a fantastic resource and so immediate. It is a perfect tool for commissioning editors.
There are a few MA courses that allow budding writers to hone digital skills: University of Central Lancashire and Bournemouth are the two that spring to mind.
The main difference in the course I run, online journalism Birmingham City University, is that it is not entry level, it's aimed at people with previous media experience — whether journalism, media production, blogging or web production — and focuses on essentially working out a shape for a viable media operation; from news-gathering, production and distribution through to the business model(s) underpinning that.
Learn more about blogging at social media surgeries: I would see if there are some social media surgeries in your area. In Birmingham, for example, a lot of bloggers give their time free to help people start blogging. There's also Talk About Local, which is doing a similar thing with UK Online Centres (try them too). If that doesn't exist in your area, I'd try to create one. Find some local bloggers, ask if you can meet them and ask for their advice and help. You'd be surprised how generous they can be. (It will help if you blog about them first and link to them.) And, of course, read blogs about blogging, The Blog Herald, for example, and the various tutorials and posts about it online. I wouldn't pay for a crash course, at most, I'd pay for a book about Wordpress.
Having lots of followers on Twitter will make editors pay attention: I'd focus on creating value yourself, having conversations, and passing on useful stuff on Twitter. If you can build a few hundred or thousand-plus followers then editors may finally notice you when you follow them. Plus you should read, blog, network online, fail, get better, make a reputation, build an audience (which an employer is buying when they hire you) and use all the above to be prepared when an opportunity comes along. You need to engage with online communities around your specialist area, help them, provide valuable information and contacts, and then when you need help on something, they'll be there for you in return. It will also build a distribution network for your content.
Blogging can help anyone wanting to learn more about online journalism: I started a blog so I could explore both the technical aspects and the cultural/ethical side of writing or storytelling online and, honestly, it's been invaluable. I can't stress enough how much blogging can help anyone wanting to learn more about online journalism, engaging communities, growing audience, for example. I can also do website tweaks now — basic, but nevertheless, very satisfying. I'm on Blogger (it was the simplest to set up when I was a newbie and required very little knowledge) but I'm now moving to Wordpress because I want to learn how to move a blog from one platform to another.
Exchange unpaid contributions for a link to your blog or website: If you choose to give your work in exchange for a byline to build up your portfolio then fair enough but make sure you get credited in print and your website/blog is linked to if the work is used online. If a newspaper wants to use words, photos, video, for example from a third party then they should strike a deal with the creator of that content. And they should check the facts of it independently — that's just common journalistic sense.
An online journalist has to be an authentic part of the online community: You can't dip in and take without participating — try it and you soon get found out. Social media gives a reporter the opportunity to position themselves back in a community and reconnect. I think social media means the control of stories is no longer restricted to those working within the news industry. Information can't be held back to fit print deadlines — similarly, stories don't need to end with the last full stop. People can share, comment, add to existing news stories, or post their own news online in myriad formats. This, I think, means a newsroom has to be far more aware of its audience's needs and demands than before and that is a good thing.
You should participate and comment on other people's blogs: If you don't have a blogroll, start one, and when you do blog make sure you link to sources that have helped or interested you in writing this one. You need to participate — comment on other people's blogs if they are pertinent (avoid spammy comments, give an opinion and see how the conversation develops so you can jump back in) - and if you're not on Twitter then set up an account, fill in your profile with your blog URL as your website and then join some Twitter groups that help you find like-minded people. I assume it's listed on Technorati et al ? When you say a weekly blog, does that mean it's updated once a week? If so, you're training your readers to come on a certain day as there won't be anything for them at other times, and it's worth blogging more frequently. If it's on a specific topic, try feeding Delicious links in to your blog of articles you've saved that are relevant. Finally, blogging isn't necessarily about the size of your audience — it's about enjoying what you do, sharing information and considering others' views, so don't stress about it too much.
The availability of information on the internet means a wealth of story ideas: It means possible ways to develop reporting and scope for partnerships. It also means a range of voices reporting/discussing the same topics — both journalists and non-journalists. Some see this as noise, other journalists will try to find innovative ways — whether that's storytelling, speciality, medium — to set themselves apart from this. There are still plenty of core journalism skills that I don't think will or should change with any shift from print to online — fact checking, accuracy, responsible journalism — to name but a few. But many of these can be enhanced by online tools and services, rather than a proliferation of online information feeding lazy journalism.
Community, interactivity and using online to boost your output are my top tips: Look at what more you can do online to serve your readership — such as signing up with Twitter and seeking out readers and contacts or getting them involved with interactive features. Not only will this spark new leads, to my mind it creates a more rounded publication, not just a one-way outlet for news. Also, go beyond the walls of your site; look for other influential sites and bloggers in your space and start a conversation. Build some links and a network.
Interactivity can involve simple things done well and can lead to regular features done for no cost. For example, live blogging an event; linking out to other related bloggers; putting your journalists up for Q&As. The site looks like it provides must-know information for a time-poor audience — how can you help them get an overview of the information that they need? Visualisations/graphics may help too; how about a Google map plotting stories by country so they can quickly scan to see which markets are affected.
There are so many free tools out there that can boost your website's profile, multi-media output and content: For example; linking — how about embedding a Publish2 widget or similar of relevant news links to your industry from other sites? Or creating RSS feeds for individual sections? Or a Google calendar for when research is being released?
Create opportunities and experience through your own projects: You could always approach your college about starting a news website yourself. You never know, there might be funding available. When I was at school fellow students secured £8,000 to make a film and buy all the equipment which was then donated back to the school. I'm sure there are other keen students who'd like to get involved (such as amateur photographers, bloggers, others keen to break into journalism) That would look amazing on your CV.
Be prepared to work weekends and upload content as a way into online journalism: How about some work experience? Newspapers and other organisations are less well-staffed at weekends, I'm sure they'd appreciate some help with uploading content or other duties. Once you've got to know some people you can always keep in touch in the hope they might point you towards job opportunities or further work experience.
Online journalists need a knowledge of video: It's not too hard to get started with this even if your budget isn't huge. There are simple editing packages available on most computers such as Movie Maker and i Movie. Check out The Flip small video cameras available for less than £100 (usually) which upload content straight to YouTube. Reporters in my old job took them out to breaking stories as they were ideal for catching the scene of the crime, for example, and getting it online in a matter of minutes.
Understand SEO and that news is a package now: You need a good knowledge of SEO and to understand the importance of linking to others and providing added value to the reader. Give them the story but perhaps with a link to a video, an online petition, a Facebook page. News to me seems more of a package now rather than a traditional delivery.
Guardian
Learn more about blogging at social media surgeries: I would see if there are some social media surgeries in your area. In Birmingham, for example, a lot of bloggers give their time free to help people start blogging. There's also Talk About Local, which is doing a similar thing with UK Online Centres (try them too). If that doesn't exist in your area, I'd try to create one. Find some local bloggers, ask if you can meet them and ask for their advice and help. You'd be surprised how generous they can be. (It will help if you blog about them first and link to them.) And, of course, read blogs about blogging, The Blog Herald, for example, and the various tutorials and posts about it online. I wouldn't pay for a crash course, at most, I'd pay for a book about Wordpress.
Having lots of followers on Twitter will make editors pay attention: I'd focus on creating value yourself, having conversations, and passing on useful stuff on Twitter. If you can build a few hundred or thousand-plus followers then editors may finally notice you when you follow them. Plus you should read, blog, network online, fail, get better, make a reputation, build an audience (which an employer is buying when they hire you) and use all the above to be prepared when an opportunity comes along. You need to engage with online communities around your specialist area, help them, provide valuable information and contacts, and then when you need help on something, they'll be there for you in return. It will also build a distribution network for your content.
Blogging can help anyone wanting to learn more about online journalism: I started a blog so I could explore both the technical aspects and the cultural/ethical side of writing or storytelling online and, honestly, it's been invaluable. I can't stress enough how much blogging can help anyone wanting to learn more about online journalism, engaging communities, growing audience, for example. I can also do website tweaks now — basic, but nevertheless, very satisfying. I'm on Blogger (it was the simplest to set up when I was a newbie and required very little knowledge) but I'm now moving to Wordpress because I want to learn how to move a blog from one platform to another.
Exchange unpaid contributions for a link to your blog or website: If you choose to give your work in exchange for a byline to build up your portfolio then fair enough but make sure you get credited in print and your website/blog is linked to if the work is used online. If a newspaper wants to use words, photos, video, for example from a third party then they should strike a deal with the creator of that content. And they should check the facts of it independently — that's just common journalistic sense.
An online journalist has to be an authentic part of the online community: You can't dip in and take without participating — try it and you soon get found out. Social media gives a reporter the opportunity to position themselves back in a community and reconnect. I think social media means the control of stories is no longer restricted to those working within the news industry. Information can't be held back to fit print deadlines — similarly, stories don't need to end with the last full stop. People can share, comment, add to existing news stories, or post their own news online in myriad formats. This, I think, means a newsroom has to be far more aware of its audience's needs and demands than before and that is a good thing.
You should participate and comment on other people's blogs: If you don't have a blogroll, start one, and when you do blog make sure you link to sources that have helped or interested you in writing this one. You need to participate — comment on other people's blogs if they are pertinent (avoid spammy comments, give an opinion and see how the conversation develops so you can jump back in) - and if you're not on Twitter then set up an account, fill in your profile with your blog URL as your website and then join some Twitter groups that help you find like-minded people. I assume it's listed on Technorati et al ? When you say a weekly blog, does that mean it's updated once a week? If so, you're training your readers to come on a certain day as there won't be anything for them at other times, and it's worth blogging more frequently. If it's on a specific topic, try feeding Delicious links in to your blog of articles you've saved that are relevant. Finally, blogging isn't necessarily about the size of your audience — it's about enjoying what you do, sharing information and considering others' views, so don't stress about it too much.
The availability of information on the internet means a wealth of story ideas: It means possible ways to develop reporting and scope for partnerships. It also means a range of voices reporting/discussing the same topics — both journalists and non-journalists. Some see this as noise, other journalists will try to find innovative ways — whether that's storytelling, speciality, medium — to set themselves apart from this. There are still plenty of core journalism skills that I don't think will or should change with any shift from print to online — fact checking, accuracy, responsible journalism — to name but a few. But many of these can be enhanced by online tools and services, rather than a proliferation of online information feeding lazy journalism.
Community, interactivity and using online to boost your output are my top tips: Look at what more you can do online to serve your readership — such as signing up with Twitter and seeking out readers and contacts or getting them involved with interactive features. Not only will this spark new leads, to my mind it creates a more rounded publication, not just a one-way outlet for news. Also, go beyond the walls of your site; look for other influential sites and bloggers in your space and start a conversation. Build some links and a network.
Interactivity can involve simple things done well and can lead to regular features done for no cost. For example, live blogging an event; linking out to other related bloggers; putting your journalists up for Q&As. The site looks like it provides must-know information for a time-poor audience — how can you help them get an overview of the information that they need? Visualisations/graphics may help too; how about a Google map plotting stories by country so they can quickly scan to see which markets are affected.
There are so many free tools out there that can boost your website's profile, multi-media output and content: For example; linking — how about embedding a Publish2 widget or similar of relevant news links to your industry from other sites? Or creating RSS feeds for individual sections? Or a Google calendar for when research is being released?
Create opportunities and experience through your own projects: You could always approach your college about starting a news website yourself. You never know, there might be funding available. When I was at school fellow students secured £8,000 to make a film and buy all the equipment which was then donated back to the school. I'm sure there are other keen students who'd like to get involved (such as amateur photographers, bloggers, others keen to break into journalism) That would look amazing on your CV.
Be prepared to work weekends and upload content as a way into online journalism: How about some work experience? Newspapers and other organisations are less well-staffed at weekends, I'm sure they'd appreciate some help with uploading content or other duties. Once you've got to know some people you can always keep in touch in the hope they might point you towards job opportunities or further work experience.
Online journalists need a knowledge of video: It's not too hard to get started with this even if your budget isn't huge. There are simple editing packages available on most computers such as Movie Maker and i Movie. Check out The Flip small video cameras available for less than £100 (usually) which upload content straight to YouTube. Reporters in my old job took them out to breaking stories as they were ideal for catching the scene of the crime, for example, and getting it online in a matter of minutes.
Understand SEO and that news is a package now: You need a good knowledge of SEO and to understand the importance of linking to others and providing added value to the reader. Give them the story but perhaps with a link to a video, an online petition, a Facebook page. News to me seems more of a package now rather than a traditional delivery.
Guardian
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