{"id":3626,"date":"2024-08-02T21:50:54","date_gmt":"2024-08-03T02:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nabjmonitor.com\/2024\/?p=3626"},"modified":"2025-06-28T10:41:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T15:41:03","slug":"jshop-students-discover-6-keys-to-journalistic-success-during-wbez-radio-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nabjmonitor.com\/2024\/jshop-students-discover-6-keys-to-journalistic-success-during-wbez-radio-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"JSHOP students discover 6 keys to journalistic success during WBEZ Radio tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Laila Dyer and Jada Strong<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NABJ JSHOP Reporters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many may recall WBEZ as Chicago\u2019s \u201csmooth jazz station,\u201d but it\u2019s also known as an essential news outlet for its in-depth reporting, political podcasts and cultural commentaries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NABJ JSHOP students recently visited Chicago Public Media to tour WBEZ\u2019s offices at Navy Pier. We discovered six qualities the station looks for in journalists: proactiveness, news sense, diverse technical knowledge, social media awareness, empathy, and media presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shortly after arriving, the students attended a morning news meeting where the WBEZ staff discussed plans for upcoming stories for that day and later in the week. During a question and answer period after the meeting, a JSHOP student asked how are they able to cover breaking news so quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WBEZ Managing Editor Jennifer Tanaka said they take great steps to being proactive and to anticipate. Journalists are able to publish stories quickly by pre-writing before an event even happens, so staying ready is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou can see it coming,\u201d Tanaka said. \u201cWrite the B-matter and then wait for the news to come.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another WBEZ staffer chimed in over a Zoom screen: \u201cYou want to be as forward-thinking as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another JSHOP member asked how do WBEZ journalists find sources. A flurry of responses ensued, including one WBEZ staffer who said \u201creading.\u201d Meanwhile, another said, \u201cconsuming as much news as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tanaka agreed. She said reading as much news as possible is crucial to finding out what to write about. A well-rounded journalist stays current on world events and understands the nuances of different news outlets, Tanaka concluded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WBEZ Executive Editor Gilbert Bailon added social media also has become an increasingly useful skill in nearly every area of journalism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tanaka said social media can also attract readers, as headlines can grab the attention of users scrolling through sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the tour at WBEZ, the JSHOP students were constantly reminded to learn how to seek facts and know how to separate opinion from the truth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erin Allen, host of WBEZ\u2019s \u201cThe Rundown\u201d podcast, told JSHOP stuents about one of the biggest tools essential to navigating the industry: having empathy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allen and WBEZ Race, Class and Communites Reporter Natalie Moore discussed the importance of being able to connect with guests and build a conversation, rather than read from a script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moore added building connections with people from all walks of life produces more meaningful stories. Moore encouraged the JSHOP students to be curious as a key to a successful journalism career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allen explained how connection creates more quality responses, providing an enjoyable listening experience for their audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don\u2019t worry so much about attention span because listeners will be engaged when you make that connection,\u201d Allen said. \u201cIt should feel like a conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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