Comments on: What “new-media journalism” skills do you need, anyway?

By: Jessie DaSilva

Jessie DaSilva — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:18:38 +0000

I also added a new post on tips for new bloggers: http://www.jessicadasilva.com/2009/03/25/bloggi...

Yes, that was a shameless self-plug.

By: Jessie DaSilva

Jessie DaSilva — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:17:34 +0000

You totally forgot the importance of starting a blog to get your name out there!

I recommend at least trying new and different software programs (and being familiar with how to work it on a basic level, at least).

You never know what you'll like. I'm OK with Web design, but I learned Flash and fell in LOVE with it. You never know until you try.

By: Nick Bergus

Nick Bergus — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:49:19 +0000

Starting an eponymous blog is a really good idea; that goes along with selling yourself. One could talk for days about using SEO dark magic in an effort to get a job.

I think just as important as learning a bunch of software programs is learning how you can use them as storytelling tools. It's hard to master Flash and ActionScript, but if you have an idea of what you can (and can't) do with them (and what works and what doesn't) you'll be better for it.

By: Jessie DaSilva

Jessie DaSilva — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:18:38 +0000

I also added a new post on tips for new bloggers: http://www.jessicadasilva.com/2009/03/25/bloggi...

Yes, that was a shameless self-plug.

By: Jessie DaSilva

Jessie DaSilva — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:17:34 +0000