Dick Whitman
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When I interned at the Indianapolis Star in the '90s, I was told by one of the reporters there that, "It will take you 10 years to get back here."
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Advice For Those Starting Out
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When I interned at the Indianapolis Star in the '90s, I was told by one of the reporters there that, "It will take you 10 years to get back here."
SholdMediaGroup
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When you folks were just starting out, what was some of the best advice you received?
Kayaugstin Kott
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Honestly, it was to accept a job out of my comfort zone (cops beat). It turned out to be the best career choice I've made because of the opportunities it led me to.
Golazo21
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1. Who are you and what do you do?
A faceless and humor-less individual who writes about sports.
2. How did you land your current job?
Someone referred me to my editor.
3. What is your best advice for landing a great media job?
Work your ass off. And then after that, do it again. And again.
4. What would you tell your 18-year old self about this business?
When the time comes, marry rich.
5. How do you separate yourself from a field of applicants?
By outworking them. I know that sounds general, but really, there is no substitute for a willingness to do the work. Like the old saying goes, 70 percent of success is just showing up.
6. What is the most challenging thing for a young media professional…how do they overcome this?
Maintaining a professional attitude. I've seen too many youngins treat the job like an ongoing meet and greet. It's a place of work. Find a mentor (ideally, a seasoned colleague) who can show you the ropes. I cannot stress how important this is. There is no substitute for getting someone who knows the biz to help you along the way.
A faceless and humor-less individual who writes about sports.
2. How did you land your current job?
Someone referred me to my editor.
3. What is your best advice for landing a great media job?
Work your ass off. And then after that, do it again. And again.
4. What would you tell your 18-year old self about this business?
When the time comes, marry rich.
5. How do you separate yourself from a field of applicants?
By outworking them. I know that sounds general, but really, there is no substitute for a willingness to do the work. Like the old saying goes, 70 percent of success is just showing up.
6. What is the most challenging thing for a young media professional…how do they overcome this?
Maintaining a professional attitude. I've seen too many youngins treat the job like an ongoing meet and greet. It's a place of work. Find a mentor (ideally, a seasoned colleague) who can show you the ropes. I cannot stress how important this is. There is no substitute for getting someone who knows the biz to help you along the way.
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