The Houston Association of Black Journalists recently hosted a mentor breakfast where local college students engaged with media professionals and discussed the evolving world of journalism. Social Media Correspondent Ameena Rasheed reported live from the event using Storify.
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“@HoustonABJ will be hosting a Student Mentor Breakfast this Saturday from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the @HoustonChron. #TwitterNewsChat
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“We will be reporting live from the event through various social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, UStream and more.
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The Social Media Correspondents (@smcorrespondent) use multiple social media platforms to report on pertinent issues. We tell stories dynamically using a myriad of social and multimedia platforms. We are especially interested in telling under told stories in under-served communities.
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“@smcorrespondent will cover @HoustonABJ’s Mentor Breakfast at the @HoustonChron tomorrow. #TwitterNewsChat
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The SMC team (l-r) Sara Phipps-Carr, Serbino Sandifer-Walker, Erik Granados and Ameena Rasheed.
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Cindy George, NABJ Parliamentarian and health reporter for the Houston Chronicle, mentions some of the prominent Houston media professionals that will be in attendance.
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“HABJ Student Mentorship Breakfast speakers include @cindylgeorge @gnormanKHOU @isiahcarey1 @JeromeSolomon @georgehaj t.co/zHN4rqvh
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“HABJ Student Mentorship Breakfast speakers include @NewsWitAttitude @gnormanKHOU @scottbraddock @gilmorecourtney t.co/zHN4rqvh
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“Coming to HABJ Student Mentorship Breakfast: @NewsWitAttitude @gnormanKHOU @scottbraddock @gilmorecourtney @sswalker t.co/zHN4rqvh
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Students from Texas Southern, Prairie View, University of Houston and HCC were in attendance.
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“Great place to be this morning at @HoustonABJ @HoustonChron with professional journalists and aspiring journalists!
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There were three panel sessions at the breakfast. Students were told pertinent information about the journalism industry. The SMC team captured all of the footage on video.
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“I’m live on Ustream! Check out my show: t.co/r6QPZgii 10:20 AM CST
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“Happening now! Tune in!RT @erikmichaelg: HABJ Student Mentorship Breakfast | Houston Chroni – smcorrespondents ustream.tv/channel/habj-st… #SMCLIVE
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“First session: “Opportunities for Journalists In A Newspaper Newsroom”
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“#HABJ Student mentorship breakfast with @HoustonChron @JeromeSolomon @GeorgeHaj @cindylgeorge & Nicki Britton t.co/ppNnvAM9
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The forum started out with addressing what goes on in a “print newsroom,” but with the emergence of new media all forms journalism are mixing together. Print journalism is evolving with technology.
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“There is no such thing as a print newsroom these days. – @georgehaj #habj
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As a student journalist, you need to be enterprising. It shows your passion for the industry and that you know how to do your job well.
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““If you don’t have clips or a blog, I’m not going to hire you,” said @HoustonChron’s George Haj, local news editor. #HABJ #TwitterNewsChat
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“You need to be able to show that you can write. This is a craft you need to show that you know how to work on deadline. – @georgehaj #habj
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““We’re looking for dedication. You’ve gotta want it.” -@NickiBritton on how journalism students can get jobs #habj
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The road to being a journalist is not an easy one. Many of the panelists discussed some of the sacrifices that will have to be made in order to be successful.
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“You have to be willing to travel. Your first job won’t be in your hometown. #habj
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“It’s not about the money, it’s about doing what you love. Journalism is a sacrifice. -Crystal Issac #habj
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“One panelist said he earned $16,500 in his first TV job. However, don’t be discouraged. #HABJ #NABJ
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““You need thick skin if you want to be a journalist,” said Crystal Issac, KTRK-TV associate producer. #HABJ #NABJ #TwitterNewsChat
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Nicki Britton of the Houston Chronicle gave tips for pitching story ideas to journalists.
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“@NickiBritton says send a strong story idea, pitch your ideas. Don’t ask, be enterprising, find a great story. #HABJ #NABJ #TwitterNewsChat
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Mary Benton (left) and Sherea Cary (right). Picture courtesy of http://carey2.blogspot.com.
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Todd Smith (left) and Bridgett Joe (right). Picture courtesy of http://carey2.blogspot.com.
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“Sharing knowledge with the journalists of the future. @isiahcarey1 @scottbraddock Gene Norman/11 & Crystal Issac/13 t.co/ilCIbFqM
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The panelists gave tips on becoming better reporters.
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““You are always a Journalist. You are always working and find stories even when you aren’t looking ” @JeromeSolomon #StudentMentorship
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“Be a sponge. Learn everything. Don’t have a chip on your soldier. – @gnormanKHOU #habj
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“Become indispensable. Learn to adapt quickly to change. – @gnormanKHOU #habj
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““Focus on the content of what you’re reporting on and not so much on the platform,” says Scott Braddock. #habj
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“You aren’t working for company that issues your check, you work for you. Great advice! @amahouston @scottbraddock
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“Truly believe in yourself and what you’re doing. Follow your heart and continue to push on. #habj
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“@KHOU’s Gene Norman said the late Marvin Zindler told him he was “going to be alright.” Surround yourself with positive people. #HABJ
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““You are always a Journalist. You are always working and find stories even when you aren’t looking ” @JeromeSolomon #StudentMentorship
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““It’s the willingness to say yes to everything,” said Jerome Solomon. He’s speaking on how to make your mark as a journalist. #HABJ
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Award-winning investigative reporter Demond Fernandez who joined KTRK in May 2011 gave valuable advice to young journalists.
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Demond Fernandez encourages students aspiring to be journalist to embrace what makes them unique
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The SMC team used a myriad of tools to cover the event.
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“Loving what the @smcorrespondent (s) are doing at #HABJ Student Mentorship Breakfast…sharing the news as it happens!
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““@sswalker: @AmeenaRasheed is covering #HABJ mentor session live. She’s using her mobile and iPad. #HABJ #NABJ t.co/RpAioemF”
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“Social media correspondent @erikmichaelg uses mobile to cover #HABJ mentor session @HoustonChron. #TwitterNewschat t.co/qh6dMXMf
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“New panel: “The Important Role of Social Media for Journalists” with @joysewing, @sswalker and @NewsWitAttitude #habj
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KHOU Digital Media Producer, Nakia Cooper, told students to watch what they post online and build up a marketable brand.
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Some traditional journalists have a hard time with social networking plans.
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““Social media goes against everything you’re taught at a journalist. It puts you in the story.” – @joysewing Fashion Editor at @HoustonChron
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““We realized people were not coming to our website, they were relying on our Facebook page for news.” – Nakia Cooper from @KHOU
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“You have to come to the public. Go viral and share your information on multiple social media networks. #habj
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“- @joysewing is now sharing her story about how social media leveraged her interview with Miss Tina and Beyonce’s appearance #habj
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Joy Sewing spoke on how her story on Beyonce’s surprise trip to Houston went viral. It was shared on Facebook 936 times and on Twitter 96 times. The media blitz was all started by one tweet she said. As a journalist for the Houston Chronicle she notes that her job is to get people reading the Chronicle and using social media helps connect with potential readers.
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Beyonce makes surprise visit to University of Houston for mom’s big day | Shop Girl | a Chron.com blog
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Houston Chronicle reporters Joy Sewing and Jerome Solomon. Picture courtesy of http://carey2.blogspot.com.
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Students were urged to get a mentor to help you guide your way through the industry, but make sure you understand what a mentor actually is.
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“A mentor relationship is not a social one. Mentors are not friends, they’re here to help you grow professionally. #habj
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““I’ve had the same mentors for 20 years, they do not look like me and they’re here to help me get to the next level.” – @joysewing
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“Mentorships are not friendship based but building professional relationships.
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““It’s not who you know, it’s who knows you.” @cindylgeorge #habj
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There was then a breakout session where the students were able to network with industry professionals.
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“Helping prepare students for the future. The HABJ student breakfast was incredible. Enjoyed listening to all the panelist.
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“RT @Terin_Lynn: Just left the @houstonabj breakfast and it was a major success!! @MaryBenton @sswalker @cindylgeorge @smcorrespondent I had a blast!! #HABJ
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There was then a question and answer portion where seasoned journalists could further interact with the students.
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FOX 26 News reporter and Houston Blogger, Isiah Carey, included some great photos and video included below of the event via his blog: http://carey2.blogspot.com
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“In the Q&A portion of the @HoustonABJ #StudentMentorshipBreakfast hosted by @HoustonChron! t.co/zN3IRStV
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HABJ MENTOR BREAKFAST IN HOUSTON!
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The journalism students of Texas Southern University with HABJ President Mary Benton.
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