{"id":5479,"date":"2024-08-20T21:29:33","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T21:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nolajoyproductionstv.com\/?p=5479"},"modified":"2024-08-22T16:47:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T16:47:39","slug":"bring-your-passion-by-jerry-goodman-former-tv-news-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nolajoyproductionstv.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/20\/bring-your-passion-by-jerry-goodman-former-tv-news-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring Your Passion- By Jerry Goodman, News Director, WALB-TV News 10!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Note To Young Journalists:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BRING THE PASSION<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Jerry Goodman, News Director, WALB-TV News 10<\/strong> located in Albany, Georgia,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A<\/strong> Journalist, Mentor And A Believer In Positive Vibes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Trust me when I say, NOTHING is more important to News Directors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

and to your journalism career, than passion.

That\u2019s because trying to do this job without passion is next to impossible. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Passion For Journalism? <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s constant curiosity about the people and things around you. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s wanting to tell stories that haven\u2019t been told, wanting to find solutions, seeking the truth, <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

wanting to inform, a competitive fire to be the first and to be the best.

I have been recruiting journalists out of college for years <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

and I believe many colleges are not preparing journalism students the right way. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many broadcast journalism schools are not teaching the value of getting information. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re focusing instruction on live studio presentation. Anchoring. Reading.
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Not all. There are incredible journalism schools whose graduates go straight into medium markets. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But most journalism grads start in small markets like mine.

Many college student\u2019s reels show them primarily anchoring on set. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either their mentors are not teaching them right or their schools\u2019 hands-on instruction is off.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A market that hires you right out of college wants to see your passion for storytelling. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your passion for information-gathering Journalism!

Passion does not mean giving up work-life balance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it does mean understanding that the story may not conform to your schedule.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It requires flexibility. But here\u2019s the thing: when you are passionate, you WANT the story.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are willing to come in early or stay late to get it. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No one has to TELL you to be a passionate journalist – it\u2019s a blessing and a curse. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You instinctively stay up late watching true crime documentaries or big news coverage on cable networks. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t go to sleep when a hurricane is bearing down on your state. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You DEMAND to be the reporter on a big story.<\/mark>

If you have a boss who\u2019s also passionate, hopefully they\u2019ll give time off for extra work <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

and give perks that show appreciation.

Be honest with yourself and your potential boss in the interview process.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Journalism is hard without passion. But if you have it, you may never work a day in your life, because you\u2019ll be doing what you enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you Jerry for granting me permission to share your Excellent advice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I believe Passion and Creativity are key ingredients to propel a lead story.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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