Today’s world is rapidly changing and the words “competition” and “ambition” are becoming a must in the list of adjectives of students and/or young professionals. Even though graduation day is one of the most desirable days of a person’s life, it is also the moment where the doors open for feelings such as confusion and uncertainty. “What’s next?” “What are we going to do with our lives?” are a few of the questions that pop in our minds while trying to find a job.
“Don’t underestimate working in a small place” were the words of Suzanne Levinson, the director of site operations at The Miami Herald. This short sentence got stuck in my mind and made me reflect about my last few years and the ones that are coming. In a small company your work is very valuable, you get to do a lot of different tasks, but more importantly you get to learn. When you work for a big corporation, your work might not be as needed and your presence can be just as that a “presence.”
I believe this is something that all journalism students should keep in mind, especially today where a mixture of media is replacing the individualism of the past. Multimedia is today’s reality in journalism and the more you know the more you get. Journalists today need to multitask. We all should be able to manage video, audio, writing, editing, and photography. This means that knowledge is completely welcomed and small companies may be able to give us that chance. Make a smart choice.
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