What Type Of Person Thrives In The Journalism Industry, According To A Senior Editor At Newsweek Magazine
Newsweek's Senior Editor, National News, Jenni, identifies "self-starters" as those who thrive, emphasizing a proactive approach: the most successful individuals "carved their own path" and demonstrated initiative in identifying and pursuing important stories. This highlights the need for drive and a unique ability to create opportunities within a dynamic news environment.
Self-Starter, Problem-Solving, Drive, Niche-Creation, Storytelling
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Jenni Fink
Senior Editor, National News
Newsweek Magazine
University of Arizona, 2013
N/a
Communications
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Creative
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. People who are self-starters and have a drive to carve their own path tend to thrive in the journalism industry.
2. Successful journalists often find a niche for themselves and demonstrate the importance of their stories.
3. A strong drive and initiative are essential for success in journalism, as it often requires creating one's own opportunities and advocating for particular topics or stories to be covered.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I think people who are self-starters have the most potential. The most successful people I know have the drive to really carve their own path and chase solutions to problems.
The people that I admire most in the industry didn't follow a typical straight line. They found a niche for themselves and showed why their topic needed to be covered and why their story had to be told.
I think it takes a special kind of person to have that level of drive.