Favorite Parts of Working in Journalism as a Freelance Writer
Kathryn's favorite aspect of the writing and editing industry is the "terrific, interesting people," particularly the creative and funny writer and journalism friends; the ever-changing nature of the work, with "every day different," provides continuous learning and prevents boredom.
Communication, Networking, Creative, Problem-Solving, Adaptability
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Kathryn McKenzie (Kathy to my friends)
Independent writer/editor
Self-Employed
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
No graduate programs
Creative Writing, Journalism
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Creative
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. The industry is filled with interesting, creative, and fun people.
2. Working remotely is common and offers flexibility.
3. Every day is different, always offering new learning opportunities.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
It's just filled with really terrific, interesting people. I love my writer and journalism friends. They're just so creative, funny, and fantastic.
It's one of the things I really miss about working in a regular newsroom. Those days are gone, and it's not for me anymore anyway. It's a very different landscape in journalism.
I think most journalists these days are probably working remotely. There's not a central place where they gather. That's just the evolution of the business.
Still, communicating with people virtually is great. What else do I enjoy most? It's a fun job to have.
If you get bored easily, it's a great thing. The best thing about it is that every day is different. There are always new things, and you're always learning. That's what I love about it.
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