By: Emily Sweeney Mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent once said, "I've got a minor in just about everything. A good reporter needs to know all kinds of things."
Superman?s alter-ego made a good point, which is very relevant in today?s evolving media industry. Now, more than ever, journalists are expected to have a broad understanding of different media.
For most of my journalism career, my professional development was mainly focused on writing and reporting. Now I devote more time to learning about video and other multimedia tools. My goal is to become a multimedia superhero ? someone who can edit an audio clip faster than a speeding bullet, produce videos that are more powerful than a locomotive, and capable of leaping from one software application to another in a single bound.
Luckily, I?ve always been interested in computers and technology. I?ve been blogging on my own since 2001 and designed my own website four years ago.
As demand for online content grows, acquiring and mastering online media skills have become more than a personal hobby for me; this stuff is coming in handy at work.
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