fall 2010 orientation
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Your magic wand
On the blank side of your sheet of paper,
write your name LARGE exactly as you
would like it to appear in you byline orcredit line.
Think about ONE thing you would change
about the world, the nation, the state, theschool, or yourself if you had a magic wand
that allowed this. (Dont write it)
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Your magic wand
Hold up your name sign, say your name,
and then put down the sign and use the
wand to pronounce your change to thecamera.
When you are done, take the camera andshoot the person next to you.
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Changes
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How to get an assignment
Best Way Good Way Might Work
Writing Dont get assigned.Pitch an idea at the
story meetings.
Get to know your editors;
check the list ofhomeless
storiesposted on the web
after meeting; contact your
editors.
Sit around and wait for
desperate editors to
contact you. This works
better if the editor knows
who you are.
Photos Come to the storymeetings and either
pitchan idea, or team
up with a writer.
Get to know your editors;
check the list ofhomeless
shootsposted on the web
after meetings; contact
your editors.
Sit around and wait for
desperate editors to
contact you. This works
better if the editor knows
who you are.
Art /
Graphics
Come to story meetings
and pitch infographics
forpackages, or make a
runninggraphic
coverage element.
Get to know your editors;
check the list ofhomeless
graphics posted on the web
after meetings; contact
your editors.
Sit around and wait for
desperate editors to
contact you. This works
better if the editor knows
who you are.
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The story meeting
All editors meet every two weeks to begin planningfor the next issue
All staff are encouraged to attend
All staff can pitch, brainstorm, or volunteer
Pitch - You have thought through the basic angle of
coverage that YOU want to write / shoot / design
Brainstorm - Throw out ideas that you think someone
should cover
Volunteer - An idea is on the board, and you want to
cover it.
You will receive feedback on your previous work
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The Pitch
The best way to work on stories you are
passionate about is to prepare and suggest.
Include the following:
BRIEF summary of the idea / Angle
BRIEF summary of the info you have found
already
Explanation of how you will research it(Sources)
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What will be approved?
Editors (not me) decide what goes in the issue atthe budget meeting immediately following thestory meeting. They will consider the following:
Newsworthiness (Timely, Important, Entertaining)
Audience appeal (Is this story right for Accent readers?Are we the right ones to cover this?)
Space
Visual possibilities
Editors may decide to run content as print and webor web only content
Assignment list is posted and an e-mail / facebookmessage sent out by 6 p.m.
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The Process
You promise an editor that you will do something At the story meeting, over the phone, via e-mail, etc.
You do it ASAP
There is only one week between the story meeting anddeadline for most pieces
You are encouraged to get feedback from editors beforedeadline
You may work in the field or in the office
You get notes and revise
Editors will have feedback for you ASAP.
Its a good idea to make yourself available immediatelyafter deadline
Finalized, approved content goes into production
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Will all content that goes through
the process be published?
YESIn print, on the web, or both
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Q:What can I do?
A: Written content,
Photos, Art, Video
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Written Content The bigstory - This is what you traditionally think of
when you think of a newspaper story
300 words or more
Based on SOLID (shoe leather) research
Quote / fact based if objective
Fact based if subjective
Usually packaged w/ photo and graphics Has impact
Short coverage - This is what you probably actuallyread in the newspaper
Less than 150 words Based on SOLID (shoe leather) research
Quote based if objective
Fact based if subjective
Can accompany big stories or stand alone
Often part of a graphic element
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Writing- The Big Story Research
Form relationships with sources so they want to talk to you
Be there
Interview
Research More
Inform and inspire
Celebrate the good
Cast light on the bad
Important changes in readers and communities start withbig stories
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Writing - short coverage
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Photos Photojournalism - Event coverage
Visually tell a story in a fraction of a second Fill in the story with a well written, fact-rich caption
Get candid shots, fill the frame, capture action andemotion
Photojournalism - Environmental Portraits If the story focuses on a person, we need a portrait of
the person in their natural environment
Can be candid or posed
Capture the essence of the person
Should have beautiful lighting
Photo Illustrations
Can be staged, altered, composite, or made into art
Illustrate a concept
Usually part of a package
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Photojournalism - Events
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Photojournalism - Environmental
Portraits
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Photojournalism -Photo Illustrations
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Art
Infographics - Information presented visuallyis almost always read
Charts, maps, graphs, diagrams, lists, timelines etc.
Should be VERY visually appealing and loaded
with facts
Illustrations - Accompany written content
Can be in any medium
Should illustrate, not decorate Stand alone content - Editorial cartoons,
comics (single cell or strips)
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Art -InfographicsPresent facts and numbers visually
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Art - IllustrationsTell the story visually
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Art - Stand alone content
Use cartoons to make a point
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Video We have small Flip cameras and a
professional video setup available.
There is also a small green screen studio
space available if you want to do a regular
video feature.
Shoot / edit video that supports and adds tothe written content. Or standalone content.
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What do I get for doing all this work?
That warm, mushy feeling you get when you
see someone picking up your work and
enjoying / learning from it
Pieces for your portfolio
A small Thank You payment each
semester
Free travel!
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The portfolio based break check
Once per semester, contributing staff members willmeet with me to review their portfolios of publishedwork.
Two pieces published -$20.00
Three pieces published - $30.00
Four pieces published - $48.00 (20% bonus)
Five pieces published - $60.00 Six pieces published - $90.00 (50% bonus)
Plus - Raise after the first semester
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TCCJA conference
Oct. 7 Oct. 9 ACP /TCCJA
Convention
First 20
people who
meet the
issue 1deadline
and apply
go free!
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Meet your editors
Chris Smith: Editor-in-Chief
Sarah Neve: Assistant Editor
Karissa Rodriguez: Photo / Web Editor
Michael Needham: Campus Editor
Sarah Vasquez: Life and Arts Editor Chris Scott: Layout / Graphics Editor
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Want their job? Editors are hourly employees.
Part time, flexible student job.
Applications are taken every semester.
To qualify, you must earn 10 experience
points
The In Training program is a great way to
prepare.
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To get involved Make sure your information is entered
online
Complete the assignment
Talk to editors now
Read Accent Update e-mails and facebook
posts
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The assignment Email the editors of your choice.
Give them a reason to rememberyou and give you work:
Include all of your contactinformation
Pitch a great idea for somethingyou want to produce
Volunteer to shoot or creategraphics as needed
Include links to or examples ofprevious work
Be professional but not boring
Chris [email protected]
Sarah Neve
[email protected] coverage, column and
opinion ideas, general coverage
etc.
Sarah Vasquez
[email protected], entertainment, arts etc.
Michael [email protected]
-Campus events and other issues
Karissa [email protected]
-Photo ideas and assignments
Chris Scott
[email protected] and design ideas
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While you eat Get to know your editors
Introduce yourself and let them know what you
are interested in contributing
Ask them any questions you might have
remaining