1. Let’s converge The multi-faceted skills necessary for journalism now

2. What do we want to accomplish? Cover live events And put yourself in a position to do video well

3. Some background Vallejo Times-Herald (2004-05) California State University, Chico (2005-07) Oakland Tribune (2006) Marin Independent-Journal (2007) The Union (2007-09) Boston.com / The Boston Globe (2009-present)

4. Times-Herald

5. Chico State

6. Oakland Tribune

7. Marin IJ

8. What I learned Rapid reporting Coding HTML and CSS Gained broad experience in news and sports Professional decorum Video editing On air and camera experience The ability to do it all quickly

9. Types of live blogs Breaking news Event coverage Rolling event coverage

10. What it takes to go live The proper tool The proper equipment The experience to self-edit

11. Equipment to carry Laptop Smartphone (with charger at all times) Digital voice recorder (with extra batteries) Wi-fi card Video bag (containing tripod, mic and light)

12. Software you need to know Blogging platforms (Wordpress, Moveable Type, Video editing (Final Cut, Premiere, iMovie, etc.) Photoshop

13. Your best video will be… Clear of any audio-visual distractions Well lit Include any relevant images and b-roll

14. Your social media experience should be social Follow relevant and interesting personalities on your beat of coverage Address readers through the channels in which they prefer, including but not limited to Facebook Be open to new social sites and tools (i.e. Google+)