The importance and power of storytelling continue to grow in sync with new media and technology. Here's how to harness the story economy. I started thinking about this topic after reading an interesting post on Storyhunter, a site where content creators and journalists can search for job ... Read More about Harnessing the story economy
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Career advice from an Emmy Award-winning journalist. Get media tips and life advice to be the most successful version of yourself!
Creating an explainer series from scratch
I've had experience creating and producing a ton of series for the news. But one I had a lot of fun with was an explainer series on health and science facts called "Did You Know That?" for ABC News and Good Morning America. First, I started with the concept of covering everyday oddities like why ... Read More about Creating an explainer series from scratch
TikTok tips with Morning Brew
LIVNEWS CHATS ARE INTERVIEWS WITH CREATIVE EXPERTS AND PROFESSIONALS! We sat down with video producer Dan Toomey to go over his work for Morning Brew. He's known for creating hilarious and timely social media videos, with a focus on TikTok. MORE: Build a podcast and grow your online ... Read More about TikTok tips with Morning Brew
Tips for getting story ideas and finding characters
As a journalist, finding unique angles and characters to tell stories is central to the job. Here is how to find those strong story ideas and voices. In addition to working in news, I am also a journalism professor at USC. As a result, my students often ask how I find characters (aka sources, ... Read More about Tips for getting story ideas and finding characters
Grow your skills online with MasterClass
There are a million things I want to learn, but learning can be expensive! Not to mention all of that time spent commuting to a classroom. That's when I discovered MasterClass, an online platform for learning about a number of things - from writing to music, film, art and more. P.S. This page may ... Read More about Grow your skills online with MasterClass
Lucie Fink is a social media pro
LIVNEWS CHATS ARE INTERVIEWS WITH CREATIVE EXPERTS AND PROFESSIONALS! Video producer and lifestyle host Lucie Fink (@luciebfink) is a social media pro. She's grown a large following on Instagram, YouTube and other platforms with her unique and creative approach to storytelling. MORE: This ... Read More about Lucie Fink is a social media pro