Any thoughts about what I should think about?
2007-01-31 20:14:31 · 6 answers · asked by MrT 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It si a local paper but not my local paper (it is around a 45min train journey from where I live) I am doing the work experience in a newspaper as I am studying journalism. However I found that it was a little open of them to ask me to "bring some ideas if you want to impress the boss!"
I am interested in the media and films and know that they have supplements on these items. The paper is a weekly and comes out on Fridays so will pop down next week to try and see a copy as I have not yet managed to see it.
2007-01-31 20:28:19 · update #1
Keep your eyes and ears wide open and alert. Observe how things are being done at the work place.
Ask why each task is done the way it's being done now. I'll bet it's being done in a certain way because of reasons that are no longer quite applicable. Each task could be done better if people who do that task are asked the question" If you're totally free to perform this task the way you think it should be done, how would you do it?" You'll have an earful from each of the task-doers. From their suggestions, you'll get your ideas!
Do not try to come up with ideas out of the blue. Get them from the best sources: people who've been doing the tasks for years. You must give each person who gives you the ideas the proper credit and recognition though. Then, you'll be the hero for bringing their ideas to light. Otherwise, you'll be known as one who steals ideas from others.
If you're supposed to come up with ideas to improve the paper's circulation, then you must ask the readers what additions/changes they'd like to see the papers do to make it better. You may also ask those who are not reading your paper why not. If they chose other papers, ask them which features your papper should incorporate for them to read yours. Spend your spare time talking to your family, other relatives, friends, neighbors, acquintances, strangers...get their suggestions.
2007-01-31 20:29:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider it your lucky day! This is your chance to leave a bloody good impression, and create a job opening for yourself after you've graduated! Keep your eyes and ears opened; I'm a journalist too, and you would be amazed at the stories you can come across just by chatting to an acquaintance. Why not ask around and see if there are any local scandals in the area-do you know anyone who lives there? Like an elderly pensioner whose been left without heating because he can only afford to pay his council tax. At lunchtime, go and hang around somewhere like the local corner shop, and investigate any legitimate gossip you hear, talk to the shopkeeper and ask!
2007-02-02 16:54:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do something different? Don't cover daily beats. Do a socio-economic survey of an area with more of poorer population. Study the economic conditions and look out for viable alternatives/opportunities. You can also do an opinion survey of the people vis-a-vis the preent government policies.
2007-02-01 04:34:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well newspaper journalists are mainly looking for stories. So I suggest you have a look at what is going on in your local area that might be news-worthy.
Also become proficient at making cups of tea/coffee.
2007-02-01 04:19:53 · answer #4 · answered by Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's like an artist with a blank canvas asking "What should I paint". Are you sure this is the right work experience for you?
2007-02-01 04:18:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you read this paper? Imagine that there is a part that you really really want to read. Is it in there? If not, theres where your idea is.
2007-02-01 04:20:04 · answer #6 · answered by pigglet1985 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋