Journalism is a constantly changing field that we all need to spend some more time thinking about. Working in the journalism industry is full of opportunities for massive career breaks, interesting stories, and revolutionizing the field.
The future of the industry is similarly in flux, as a multitude of factors are always looming, ready to morph journalism into something new. Last week we dove into all of these topics when we heard from four leaders in the journalism industry in a panel event hosted by the Vanderbilt Business Review.
Here’s who spoke:
- Eric Snyder: editor in chief of the Nashville Business Journal
- Doug MacMillan: business reporter for the Washington Post covering corporate accountability
- Ty Trippet: spokesman for Bloomberg
- Davis Winkie: White House reporter covering nuclear threats and national security at USA TODAY
What did we talk about?
The speakers discussed their current role, the most interesting adventure from their career, and how they predict the journalism industry will change. To learn what each of the speakers think about the future of journalism, read Anna’s newest article. To learn about an adventure from each speaker’s career and the lessons they gained from it, read here.
Takeaways
The journalism industry is a diverse and ever changing place. Numerous people across various positions are needed to make a publication thrive, and no one’s role is ever set in stone. Every speaker shared how they grew throughout their career, and how, through hard work and commitment, they achieved success.
Change is not only happening within careers though, as the speakers all agreed that the journalism industry has many pending changes in store. The three biggest factors that have the potential to upend the journalism industry: AI, misinformation, and threats to true investigative journalism.
The speakers made an enticing case for a career in the journalism industry, but if that’s not for you, they at the very least invite us to stop next time we’re reading the news or watching a journalist on TV and appreciate the stories behind the stories.
