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Do you need to go to journalism school? Part 2 (Teacher Edition)

Last month we asked two early career journalists how they got in the field. This month we take the conversation to the other side of the classroom.


We speak to two educators from two very different corners of the field who are doing their best to prepare students for a changing industry landscape.

We discuss the pros and cons of formal training and the skills journalists need to be industry-read. It’s what you need to know to thrive in today’s media landscape.

Part 2 of a two-part series.

Interviewees:

  • Lam Thuy Vo, Associate Professor in Data Journalism, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism (CUNY),
  • Investigative Reporter at Documented
  • Ron Haviv, Photojournalist and Co-founder of The VII Foundation

Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

Hosts: Beatriz Ramalho da Silva, Tessa Pang
Produced by Lara Bodger
Sound design, mixing and editing: Elli Xypolitaki
Music by mobygratis