Submitted by carolzuegner on Sun, 03\/01\/2009 – 9:30am<\/p>\n
Session Reporter: <\/strong> Carol Zuegner<\/p>\n Conversationalist 1: <\/strong> Laura Kessel<\/p>\n Conversationalist 2:<\/strong> Carol Zuegner<\/p>\n Reactions from Laura Kessel<\/strong><\/p>\n Meaning from the interview?<\/p>\n 1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I enjoy very much hearing from a different perspective the concerns of the future and the goals of the education system as it prepares our next generation of journalists. I\u2019ve always thought I\u2019d like to teach journalism \u2013 all the things that I wish I had learned that really are important to know. So, I look forward to getting that perspective at the conference, as well. As I look at the names of those who will be attending, it\u2019s a fascinating mix of folks from different areas of media. It will be exciting to hear their ideas, too.<\/p>\n Standout story or quote?<\/strong><\/p>\n 2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Carol\u2019s quote on the Rocky Mountain News package was very exciting for me: \u201cOne experience, one I had was as a professor, trying to find good examples to show my students the power of storytelling using all of these forms of media. I found it in the Rocky Mountain News\u2019 \u201cFinal Salute\u201d package. ( And the fact the Rocky might close makes me so sad.)\u201d<\/p>\n This is one of the multimedia stories that I use to drive myself in my pursuit of packaging excellence. The planning is evident in every word of the package, and the time commitment is so incredibly impressive. I am dedicated to my craft, and my mere jealousy of this opportunity this reporter and photographer had drives me to find my own stories to tell on the same level. How cool that someone else enjoyed this piece as much as I did.<\/p>\n Surprised, challenged, inspired?<\/strong><\/p>\n 3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I enjoyed hearing her perspectives as a multi-layered journalist. She works as a teacher and an editor, so she sees this business from its different sides. That it still excites her is nice to see. I\u2019m looking forward to meeting Carol to learn more about how she thinks. What meaning did you take from the interviews?<\/p>\n As someone mainly in academic life, I am energized to see that people like Laura are out there. I have known some journalists who seem convinced that if they keep doing the same thing, this is just a bump in the road. I also value the dedication to accuracy and to what matters.<\/p>\n 2. Please share a standout story or quote for each of you.<\/p>\n For me, this was the quote: I\u2019m ready to let go of the idea that there\u2019s only one way to tell a story. There are new ways that are being born even today as I write this. We must deliver news to our readers in ways they want to receive it. The key is to keep it fresh, accurate and make it clear why it\u2019s important to them.<\/p>\n I almost think the hardest thing \u2014 and I understand why it\u2019s hard \u2014 is the letting go of what people have done well for a long time and moving onto a different plane. Until I read Laura\u2019s answers, I hadn\u2019t thought as much about the letting go. It\u2019s really freeing.<\/p>\n 3. What surprised, challenged, inspired, and\/or delighted you about the I\u2019m always inspired, challenged, energized by people who really care about what they do and really want to make it better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Submitted by carolzuegner on Sun, 03\/01\/2009 – 9:30am Session Reporter: Carol Zuegner Conversationalist 1: Laura Kessel Conversationalist 2: Carol Zuegner Reactions from Laura Kessel Meaning from the interview? 1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I enjoy very much hearing from a different perspective the concerns … Continue reading
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