Making It Work (Great?) as a Multimedia Journalist
News can feel cyclical, a grind. Subjects covered so many times before come back around again. How do you battle that trap of a mundane story? We’ll look into the importance of detailing subjects and building atmosphere to create unique, memorable stories. What’s unique to this person? What’s specific to this place? What lessons learned in feature storytelling can be carried over to day turn general news? Join Forrest Sanders, a multimedia journalist at WSMV, as he talks about ways he grabs viewers in his daily turns and occasional special projects.