But to expose the myths about journalism began too long ago
- and Maupassant, and Capek, and finally, the notorious "second oldest
profession." Yet the charm of the legend is stronger ...
Myth №1: Sociability and charm - key to success
Of course, some educated in early childhood as a journalist
are necessary, but not quick reflexes and audacity, as is commonly believed. It
is very important to have an endless curiosity and enjoy the new recognition.
And, in addition, there should be almost physical need to tell this new
surrounding. Such a person can not rest until until it was seen or heard in a
coherent story. Here it is impossible to instill a property, it is either
already formed or not.
As for sociability, it is not so simple here. It is clear
that we have to talk, ask questions, not always pleasant, and in general, a few
to impose their own society. But it is incorrect to think that journalists do
not feel famous embarrassment when dealing with strangers. However, the desire
for information is stronger.
There are many great professionals who look and behave as
absolute introverts. Some are shy, others silent and eccentric. But, having a
sincere and continuing interest in the outside world, are able to win over the
people, so get as much information as they need.
Arrogance and presumptuousness, contrary to popular belief,
sometimes even harmful to the journalist. They testify to the lack of firmness
of character and perseverance. And perseverance, commitment - one of the most
important qualities in this profession.
№2: If the child is good writing essays in school, so he has
a penchant for journalism
Of course, the ability to write texts brings to the
profession. Even on television and radio in the beginning there is a printed
text, and then the picture or sound. But to say that journalism - a lot of
humanists, people who are prone to imaginative thinking, it would be wrong.
Today, journalism is becoming more analytical and tough. Reading "thick
journals" is gradually being replaced by dry dispassionate analytics and
reporting - and this worldwide process. Therefore, the most in demand and
successful are those who know how to think logically, to separate the important
from the secondary, structure information and so on. N.
Experienced journalists recognized that in an irregular
situation if they are watching from the scene and reflexively come up with
words and phrases, putting them into typed text. The TV - respectively, in the
picture on the screen ... That is the "descriptive" type of reaction
to his surroundings makes a person curious journalist.
№3: First you need to learn, and then - to work
Assess their aptitudes and capabilities in journalism can be
a practical way. And the earlier case of the first experience, the better.
young corrs schools exist today. They work with major
newspapers and magazines, at universities and palaces of youthful creativity.
Studying in such a school is good because it allows you to gain skills and
simultaneously published - papers gladly give at the mercy of young corrs small
news stories, especially on school theme. This is a reliable test capabilities.
If the end of the school to have the applicant's faculty of
journalism behind a couple of dozens of publications and as many more "in
the table" - then it is possible for something to say.
By the way, when entering the presence of at least five
publications is necessary. In addition, advice is needed, the creative team of
editors or publishers. And much better if the response will be given, not
because good friends of parents working at the office.
You can go and more direct way: call or come to the
newspaper or radio and to offer himself as a freelance reporter, willing to do
a simple job for free. This may be the selection of reference information, help
in gathering materials for the editor, and so on. D. As a rule, always short of
people just for routine work at the office. But he found himself inside the
editorial life, you can observe the work of journalists, to study principles of
accommodation and methods of gathering information. The probability that at
some point adept novice offer correspondence rate is quite large. We just need
to have the endurance, persistence, and a willingness to learn.
№4: Study at the faculty of journalism - is a fun company
plus unobtrusive training right smile for the camera
Amateurs generalist - sometimes referred to their students
teachers of journalism. And really, why not just have to learn the future of
gold (and other) feathers. Unlike most Western countries, where the journalist
is compact (about three months) taught exclusively profession, our programs are
full of fit, doubtful and certainly unnecessary disciplines. Unless, of course,
we are talking about serious education, not a private crash course.
Firstly, the course of modern Russian language
(unfortunately, not all mastered). If you add the style and editing, we can say
that the journalist has been five years. Dictations, checklists, abstracts -
constant and rather dreary component carefree student life.
Secondly, all fiction - from antiquity to the modern
Western, from folk songs to Pelevin, Sorokin. It is clear that students have to
read piles of books, not only fascinating, but also unbearably tedious. Because
exams in literature - a serious test of loyalty to the profession.
And yet the history of the domestic and foreign journalism,
publishing, technology, foreign language, sociology, law, political science,
advertising.
In addition, the program has a lot of items that are not
directly related to the profession, but adds erudition and develop flexibility
of mind, - philosophy, psychology, religovedenie, logic and economics.
It is understood that every year more and more attention is
paid to the technical side of the work of the journalist. If before all the
limited rate of a photo-and two-three workshops in educational television
studio, the modern students seriously master electronic media, computer-aided
design and desktop publishing, computer science and mathematics ...
Myth №5: Journalism faculty can teach the profession
One of the most intriguing subjects studied by students of
journalism, called journalistic skill. Or the basics of journalism. Or the
basics of creative activity of journalists. Full name depends on the
imagination of the Institute management.
Education is the subject of lengthy lectures and analysis of
student work. Well, if the lectures are invited to the "stars" -
practices that are daily and hourly confronted with "the basics of
creative activity." (Although very few of them can clearly explain the
technology of their own labor, implying a personal touch, intuition and
charisma). Worse, when the skill is taught educators have long departed from
the practice.
In spite of the unconditional and undeniable value of
humanities education, which gives a good institute, creative forms of
journalist practice.
Myth №6: work of a journalist - it's solid detective
investigations, interviews with the stars and the press conference with a
cocktail reception
In fact, it is necessary, at least at first, to write
informative notes, the length of five to ten lines, be unpretentious message to
collect information for surveys. Rough work, which consists of three-quarters
of the activity of an experienced journalist, the newcomer takes all the time.
Before you will be issued the most common interview, for
example, an ordinary official, do the following: understand with whom you need
to talk about, to find the necessary phone calling in different departments and
agencies units hold long and tedious negotiations with the secretary, trying to
politely respond to stupid questions, at the right time to come and try to pull
out of the officer at least something different from the official documents, to
decipher the film (that is, to print all that is written on it), from the
resulting indistinct delusions build railway ivoe and fascinating interview,
send its officials for approval, to try to persuade officials that his editing
makes unreadable material, make edits, and again send the material for approval
(this step can be repeated several times), cut the interview, because it turned
out to be half as long,
Endless phone calls, searching, sometimes grueling, the
necessary information from a variety of sources, to overcome the resistance of
those who do not want the press interference in its affairs, a trip from one
end of the city (or country) to another and always ready to dart off - without
this journalist can become a true master. Articles, reports, TV program - it is
just the tip of the iceberg, the result of enormous effort.
Myth №7: Life journalists - interesting!
But it just is not a myth! Journalism is really very
interesting profession. For those who loves her and she owns.
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