Let’s convergeThe multi-faceted skills necessary for journalism now
What do we want to accomplish?
Cover live eventsAnd put yourself in a position to do video
well
Some backgroundVallejo Times-Herald (2004-05)California State University, Chico (2005-07)Oakland Tribune (2006)Marin Independent-Journal (2007)The Union (2007-09)Boston.com / The Boston Globe (2009-present)
Times-Herald
Chico State
Oakland Tribune
Marin IJ
What I learnedRapid reportingCoding HTML and CSSGained broad experience in news and sportsProfessional decorumVideo editingOn air and camera experienceThe ability to do it all quickly
Types of live blogsBreaking newsEvent coverageRolling event coverage
What it takes to go liveThe proper tool The proper equipmentThe experience to self-edit
Equipment to carryLaptop Smartphone (with charger at all times)Digital voice recorder (with extra
batteries)Wi-fi cardVideo bag (containing tripod, mic and
light)
Software you need to know
Blogging platforms (Wordpress, Moveable Type,
Video editing (Final Cut, Premiere, iMovie, etc.)
Photoshop
Your best video will be…Clear of any audio-visual distractionsWell litInclude any relevant images and b-roll
Your social media experience should be
socialFollow relevant and interesting personalities on
your beat of coverageAddress readers through the channels in which
they prefer, including but not limited to Facebook
Be open to new social sites and tools (i.e. Google+)
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