This blog is written and reported by Rachel Cieri, a third-year Elon University journalism student. Over the course of the fall semester, the blog will explore the many facets of multi-platform journalism, including video, still photography and writing for the web. With technology developing rapidly, the future of traditional print media has become uncertain, and it has become necessary for aspiring journalists to be more than just an expert in writing. A versatile reporter is a coveted reporter.
About the author:
For as long as I can remember, I have loved writing and telling stories. After years of thinking I would become a novelist, I discovered my passion for journalism when I joined my high school newspaper staff four years ago. I have always been horrified at the thought of spending my career crammed in a stuffy office, straining my eyes in front of a computer screen all day, and reporting seemed the perfect solution. I love meeting new people, seeing new places and learning about every aspect of life. Through journalism, I have the chance to do all of this and get paid, too.
I aspire to write for a magazine, newspaper or online news source, and I would eventually like to become an editor or layout designer. I am currently honing my skills in both online and print design, a creative aspect of story telling that I thoroughly enjoy. While graduation just two years from now is still foreboding, I am thrilled to see where my career will take me.
