Wednesday, March 19, 2014

How useful is social media for Journalists?

Are you an aspiring journalist? Do you have a Facebook, a Twitter, or a blog? Do you have any other accounts?  If not, it may be in you interest to create a few social media accounts.  Today in the journalism world, getting one's name out in the community is essential to establishing one's brand and then landing a job. Taking advantage of the various social media outlets is therefore essential, and it's proven by the many journalists today who are using these accounts to promote their work.  Successful journalists are getting their name out there by taking full advantage of, for example, Twitter.  They tweet at least daily by offering insight on things they care about while also promoting their work to gain support and recognition.
Social media is crucial to a young aspiring journalist as well as one who is established in their job today.

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