Tips for early-career journalists from 2022 MJ Bear Fellows

Calling all early career journalists at #ONA22 !! ? Follow along as we live tweet early career tips from our #MJBearFellows panel – starting at 11:30.

— ONA22 Student Newsroom (@ONANewsroom) September 22, 2022

Tip 1: If you don't have all the skills for a project, it's okay! As long as you're willing to learn new tools and get out of your comfort zone, no project is too big to tackle.

— ONA22 Student Newsroom (@ONANewsroom) September 22, 2022

Tip 2 from Jessica Lee: Make friends with people who don't have the job that you do.
As a reporter, make close ties with photographers, graphic designers and social media experts.
"It's made me a better, well-rounded journalist."

— ONA22 Student Newsroom (@ONANewsroom) September 22, 2022

Tip 3 from Caitlin Hernández: It doesn't have to be perfect – just get your project off the ground.

— ONA22 Student Newsroom (@ONANewsroom) September 22, 2022

Tip 4 from Claire Thompson: Get to know your audience – know who they are and what they're interested in.
"I have found it so valuable to hear directly from readers."

— ONA22 Student Newsroom (@ONANewsroom) September 22, 2022

Tip 5 from Tazeen Pathan: Be willing to learn – practice is key.

— ONA22 Student Newsroom (@ONANewsroom) September 22, 2022

Tip 6 from Myrka Moreno: Don't be afraid to reach out to people you want to learn more from.
It can be intimidating to reach out to people you look up to, but you can learn a lot by starting a conversation.

— ONA22 Student Newsroom (@ONANewsroom) September 22, 2022

Tip 7: Acknowledge your challenges.
Journalism is not an easy job, and it often takes a while to make a liveable salary.
Talk to your mentors and friends about your struggles to try and find a solution.

— ONA22 Student Newsroom (@ONANewsroom) September 22, 2022

How do you make friends with colleagues without it being weird?
Find common ground with someone and start a conversation – it can be something as simple as growing up in the same state.
Be confident in introducing yourself and don't ever be afraid of being yourself!

— ONA22 Student Newsroom (@ONANewsroom) September 22, 2022

Learn more about our 2022 #MJBearFellows here:https://t.co/QTYryA1TwD

— ONA22 Student Newsroom (@ONANewsroom) September 22, 2022