#young journalist

[nusaibaaaa]

hey guys! peace be upon you :) i have a special message/notice i wanted to share on here.

the day i decided this is what i wanted to do, it's as if a thousand dreams had died and one single dream had been born (Mary Pearson, iykyk). meaning, the day i decided to take this path, was also the day i relinquished all the other paths that could've taken me to other destinations: more fun, more excitement, or more boredom, disappointment. i say this because i was not practicing for most of my life, but everything changed close to four years ago, including the trajectory of what i want to do in life.

i started this almost three years ago and i think it's become my passion. it began with me noticing the lack of muslim journalism, journalism that combats islamophobia, reflects the true clarity this deen holds. it was also me noticing about myself my love for analytical essay writing, op-ed writing even if the audience was myself and a few friends, research and piecing together all the information to produce a seamless river of facts and a conclusion that, to the best of my ability, InShaAllah, reveals the true light of Islam. light i failed to see till i was sixteen, light that, as blinding as it is for some, is painted as darkness for many others. think propaganda: biased news, movies, music. washington post revealed that a whopping 78% of muslim coverage is negative coverage.

as someone who used to view Islam somewhat negatively, i know how non-muslims or not very practicing muslims and reverts can feel. the questions, the confusion, the doubts on what Islam is really about.

of course, i am not an angel doing this solely for people on the outside. another major reason why i do this is because i myself want to learn and know the reality of Islam. i don't believe in skin-deep devotion. when i'm devoted, i want to go to the bone.

if you resonate with this, you can browse my substack whenever you have the time: https://substack.com/@n2cjournalism?r=1rgnxm&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile

Nusaiba’s Two Cents | Substack

In a nutshell, non-mainstream, because truth has become a niche. That one niche platform. Female rage personified. Writing uphill.

it's a work in progress, being polished and trimmed by myself, and i'd love for you to be on the journey of learning and discovering Islam and its interconnections with the world with me. i would love to hear any comments, suggestions, advice– anything you may have for me!

thank you for reading :) assalamualaikum!

[howtobeafuckingjournalist-blog]

Welcome, cubs

If you’re looking for an inspirational site that will hold your hand through earning your chops with whatever you want to do in journalism, this might not be the place for you.

This blog was made for the people considering journalism, those in school for journalism or those who regret that shitty, shitty curriculum they shelled out money for that will pay them less than $30k a year. We’re here to make sure you know what you want out of your programs, where to go if you’re stuck and the same stern talking-to's/sermons you’ll probably get from an editor anyways.

A bit about me (or just enough so you know I know what the fuck I’m talking about). I’m a college grad who didn’t learn shit from her college program and watched a bunch of lazy shits get the same degree as me, then wonder why they didn’t get a goddamn job at a tiny paper like our professors spoonfed them to believe they’d get. I did a bunch of internships, wrote for my school paper all throughout college and got shat on by people who would probably burn you at the stake if you showed them Wordpress.

All this to say: You don’t need to be a journalism major to be a journalist. In fact, you may know more than some of the boneheads starting blogs (irony intended, smartass).

Let’s get this shitshow on the road. 

[polpoitaliano]

personal news

I keep a list of public radio jobs I’ve applied for since graduating college. It’s in the very front of my journal, which check marks next to stations and shows I’ve applied to more than once.

The number is 18.

And after nearly a year of temping - working weekends, nights, Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve, election night and every holiday in between - I’ve accepted a permanent position as a producer for NPR’s Morning Edition, the most listened to radio program in the United States.

This past year and a few months in D.C. have been a roller coaster, mixed with unforgettable experiences both good and bad. I’ve lost sleep, I’ve missed out on being with the people I love, I’ve held off getting married for my job.

But I’ve still be fulfilling my dream career since starting as an intern last year. I’ve been doing the work I’m passionate about for more than a year, and few people can ever say that. Especially at 23.

I didn’t keep track of my job rejections out of pity. I kept track of them so that one day - when I’ve faked it enough that a young journalist like me seeks ME out as a mentor - I can tell that scrappy journalist that no matter how many times you’re told “No,” it doesn’t mean your work isn’t good enough. Keep fighting, keep doing what you love, and keep pushing.

Because this job is worth it.

[yollocalli]

In this interview, Marimar Gutierrez goes dive into the journey that drove Teri Arvesu to be the News Director of Univision Chicago. We talk about the challenges of being a woman in this field and the motivation behind her successes.

[slowyerroll-93]

Fuck this inauguration. He will never be my president

[levisdoubleshlongs]

Hello followers and fellow tumblr users! This week my article was a humorous piece on my beloved otome games, because I am weeaboo trash. If my article gets enough Twitter and FB shares, I could get $20! Please support my writing! I promise for next week a more serious piece! Thanks so much

[yoami98]

Wonder Woman vs. Bat(wo)man

What do a marathon runner and a nature lover both have in common? They are both new teachers at AUC! Can you guess who?

    Wonder Woman, as said in her name, was “wondering” online, searching for charter schools until she came across AUC. She had worked in public schools before, but she wanted to change things up a bit. On a funny note, it wasn’t until her interview that she realized the school follows Greek morals and that the principal himself, Mr. Demopoulos, is Greek. Born and raised in New York, she earned her bachelor's degree from Sienna College, a small, 3,000 student college in her home state. She then moved to Houston, Texas, where she received her master's degree at the University of Houston. Meanwhile, her husband, who is a sports manager, was getting his PhD at Louisiana State University, so she then had to move to Louisiana. After all this moving, they didn’t think it was enough, so they headed to Mississippi, where the husband was offered a job and where she taught for a year. Then, about two or three months ago, the wonder couple moved to South Florida, where the husband landed a job at Florida International University, and she started teaching at our high school. She came into the school with a mission to teach her students the idea that “literature is more than just words on a page,” like her high school English teacher once told her.

    But what is Wonder Woman like outside of her classroom? Well, she is in fact a chocolate lover; every night after dinner she must have a piece. And who knew that Wonder Woman had a child of her own; yet, since she is in fact a superhero, her baby is a poodle! Even more surprising, if giving the opportunity, she would have dinner with Lord Byron and William Shakespeare, while she recites Sonnet 116. Yet, she doesn’t only have a great memory when it comes to poems, she also runs marathons. Thanks to her hero strength and character, she has been able to run 26.2 miles!

    Bat(wo)man, on the other hand, who acts like (s)he doesn’t care, but does like the idea of helping people, has a secret admiration for nature and the environment. Born in  Slovakia, where she finished her studies, she moved to Miami about 10 years ago and has been teaching Biology and the Sciences for the past 15 years now. Yet, just like Wonder Woman, she has an interesting fact about herself; she met her husband on a cruise. Finding a position here at AUC didn’t take much wondering; it was more of a “swift” decision for Bat(wo)man because she already had her two little boys in the school, one in kindergarten and the other in 3rd grade. “I was always a nature child,” notes the hero, explaining that the challenges she faced during high school under the strict guidance of her Biology teacher made her love the subject. Now, when trying to get to know her fun side, she simply said, “I don’t think I’m fun,” meaning that she is and she’s hiding it! Once mysterious, always mysterious. But as every hero, she has her own personal, special routine that can be messed up rather easily.

    Who do you think Wonder Woman is? What about Bat(wo)man? All that can be said is that they’re going to be amazing teachers for this upcoming year!

[theactivevoice]

Ava Rose is a 10-year-old student and budding journalist in Roanoke, VA. She began her webcast project ‘Three Questions with Ava Rose’ with the basic idea that 10-year-old children can and should ask the questions that grown-ups are too shy or too busy to ask. 

According to her website, her goal is to learn a lot by asking good questions and by listening to the interesting and important people she will encounter through this project.

Watch her webisodes on her YouTube channel and be sure to check out her Twitter for more updates. 

Ava Rose, I wish you the best of luck as you continue forward with this project!