1. My Career in Journalism Cassie Gregory

2. A True Journalist Helps people Truth Honest, ethical, dedicated Few give bad name Watergate Scandal

3. History Europe in 17 th century New England Courant in 1721 Propaganda Modern concept of newspaper in 18 th century Sensationalist press/muckraking in 20 th century News on radio and TV Internet

4. Preparation Write, write, write Internships Read news Contacts in college Call and ask

5. What to expect Exciting, fast paced Every day different “front seat to history” Responsibility Irregular work hours Hard to juggle work and family

6. Employment Hard to find job Entry level reporter Move up to editor Not high salary- journalists not in it for the money

7. Gender Issues Equality in journalism Prejudices proven wrong May still be some inequality, but gap is shrinking Caroline Glickman- City Editor

8. Future of Journalism Stable Career Always be news Circulation decrease More online Magazines stay same More job openings in future.

9. Why I Want To Be A Journalist Serve the people Seventeen Magazine Target women and teenage girls esp.