by blakemccoy | Jan 11, 2023 | Blake McCoy
The process of gathering information is referred to as research, and most projects require some digging. Most people do this online, so it’s easy to “Google it” whenever they need quick answers. But, to be considered a journalist, one must have a...
by blakemccoy | Dec 11, 2022 | Blake McCoy, Professional Overview
Journalists interview sources to gather information about a specific topic or subject. For instance, as a journalist for an environmental news outlet, you can interview experts and ecologists to find out more about upcoming initiatives and projects. These interviews...
by blakemccoy | Aug 10, 2022 | Blake McCoy, Professional Overview
A recent poll by the Press Gazette revealed that most voters believe AI robots are threatening the journalism industry. Although AI is still in its early stages of development, it is already being used in the news industry to gather, produce, and distribute...
by blakemccoy | Jun 17, 2022 | Blake McCoy, Professional Overview
In all kinds of writing and research in journalism, people are always looking for the most effective strategies for increasing visibility and driving the point home to their readers and listeners. Smart journalists know that there are several approaches they can...
by blakemccoy | Apr 13, 2022 | Blake McCoy, Professional Overview
Media training is an essential part of many jobs – and yet it is one of the most commonly overlooked skills. In essence, media training gives professionals the skills to communicate with the media. This means that they have a better handle on what to say (and...
