7 things I’ve learned about journalism in 7 years of being a journalist
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The main lessons I’ve learned over the past seven years
Journalism School sounds like Elf practice
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I don't know how the situation is in the US, but here in the Netherlands and Belgium during the second part of our first study-period we focus on how a modern journalist functions in various media. Most of the teachers or mentors are still active in their fields. Lots of freelancers also.
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- where to find me -
Did you have other jobs before?, im a teenager and i have 2 years before i want to go to a collagenthat has journalism and i want to know.
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It was infact not peaceful.
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crazy i wanted to be a filmmaker too😂
- how i make my videos -
Tom Fox makes my music, work with him here: https://tfbeats.com/
Very inspirational. Doing the news was fun back in 2014. I sort of miss it now.
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Am playing ▶️ a character to as a journalist 😅😅
- my courses -
Happy new year, it's 2026 😅
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Can you just like mail it to me
- about -
Johnny Harris is a filmmaker and journalist. He currently is based in Washington, DC, reporting on interesting trends and stories domestically and around the globe. Johnny's visual style blends motion graphics with cinematic videography to create content that explains complex issues in relatable ways. He holds a BA in international relations from Brigham Young University and an MA in international peace and conflict resolution from American University.
The search for the missing cult members still going. Another crazy new age group, the Cleargreen Cult, is really weird.
These are Caucasians claiming to be Native Toltec Shamans.
This cult is a business profiting off Native cultures, and asserting themselves as official representations.
They sell books, too, but not in the cultural section.
The Cleargreen wannabe Native Toltecs sell their books in the New Age section of the book store.
Wow. So crazy.
If anyone should benefit from THEIR culture, it is the Natives themselves.
And why do the missing cult member's bodies keep showing up in the Southern Californian desert of Death Valley?
- press -
NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/09/opinion/democrats-blue-states-legislation.html
Happy new year bro,
I am watching the video on 1 Jan 2026 🎉
NYTimes: https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000007358968/covid-pandemic-us-response.html
Vox Borders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLrFyjGZ9NU
As a journalist, the most valid point is to remember your audience - keep things simple and do your best to avoid lofty language. Is tempting but a lot of people will struggle with it and disengage
Finding Founders: https://findingfounders.co/episodes/johnny-harris-2esj3-c3pet-2pg4c-xbtwa-5gaaa
I need to watch this through
NPR Planet Money: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1072164745
Thank you for this video. I also come from a filmmaking background and have hand the itch to get into journalism . I always stopped myself because I felt like a poser. This video gives me the confidence to break out of the fear and actually pursue the journey
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The object of a journalist is to keep their job.
@DavidLockett-x4byou need to make another video like this one, like 7 things a journalist must learn in the 2025/2026 journalism landscape
@DonVtoYes, years after years language has become the barrier for both the writer and readers. Its time we switch to plain english to connect with each other.
@RakibHasan-hs1meYou also learned a lot about proaganda and how to dress it up as journalism
@qkhan69Gonzo Journalism is my favorite style being able to capture the story while maintaining a fluent understanding of where you belong in the timeline of the story and not over stepping.
@ZuzfilmsThank you for your amazing service. I choose you as one of my the best teachers.
@Jabas-musicgive me the dates and times you did a seminar at the universities you mentioned.
@John-wx3znStop telling people that you think it is weird when you say the word jounalism numerous times.
@John-wx3znThe purpose of journalism is to rip the scabs off the open sores of society to expose them to the healing light of day. Doing this requires guts not pretty pictures. Recent disclosures by Doge involving the misuse of public money shows that most Washington reporters have not been doing their jobs.
@jaybrodell1959In two weeks, I am starting a university course in languages. Journalism is one of the possible routes I want to take after university. I've seen some journalists who stand on the frontlines of wars, reporting where the public can't see. The courage and dedication of those people is my biggest inspiration. To offer a view, a story, where others can't reach.
@ApersonthatdoesexistHow did you get a journalism job without a degree in journalism? I’m honestly genuinely curious.
@Supreme_King_HakiThe fact that you’ve accomplished what you have without any formal education in journalism gives me so much hope
@Supreme_King_HakiI bet his articles totally are not biased
@smallbutmightymma6171You’re inspiring! 🥹
@reaanne9452the problem is that inflation should be a topic clear fr the most people
@Alessandro_RossoObjectivity is a hypothesis*
@rosex229I want to be a part of a journalism club so here I am trying to learn some stuff!
@hae4394Interesting note, with youtubes new AI feature this video showed up with the prompt "show me videos the algorithm would otherwise hide from me" so thats interesting
@Derpaholic_rex_games-wr2pwAs we are humans it is difficult to objective as a journalist , scince there are diffrent intreste. But I feel What makes us objective is the methods not your viewpoint/ personal perspective. And the methods are interviewing , researching , observation and verification etc.
@ephremwelay372how about making background music loud
how about making the clip 42 minutes - 21 minutes is too short
Do you have any degree”s??
@JCCambridgeUKI'm a mass communication student from Nigeria, and I have always wanted to communicate definitely from the traditional style. and this video have just helped me kickstart my journey.
thank you. definitely checking out that book in the link.
What a great video, well done 👏 Thank you!!!
@francescagauci7841YouTuber journalists
@neerajsingh-xf3rpI’m studying to be an investigative journalist (just starting out) and find this very helpful :)
@grampa.corybreshearsPhilippines
@gilberttello08I'm trying to get into journalism. I have published as a freelance investigative journalist. I have the credentials. I'm looking for opportunities to publish freelance. Can someone please point me to someone or something that can guide me?
@propagandacritic5511Wouldnt objectivity be achieved if we present information of both sides
@rosawisteriaCheer~~~the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast.(I got good a piece of information and still learning create new things)😊
@Jason-o5sAbout #1, I believe there are journalists who record and publish as many facts as they can, and try their best to include as many angles of the story possible. That’s the kind of journalist I want to be.
@pipebomb134Are you a sag?
@KWESIKHYDTVThe overdramatization of a story is definitely Not journalism. The hypoberlic attitude and purposely triggering tone is inherently biased. The dumbing down of Objectivity simply weakens the idea and practice of Journalism, and the actual arguing for the concept that objectivity isn't real just shows an underlying dishonesty in ones work & it is truly both Lazy & Lame aF...
@DJ_ShaynWhen I got to middle school, I remember I wanted to pursue a career as a writer or author because I had been told I'm a good writer. I enjoyed writing because of the support I got. Then, I found out about Journalism. Ever since then, I have wanted to have a career as a journalist, but there is something I really can't get off my mind. Is it a good career to have in this generation? I can't get that off my shoulders, and in a few years from now, is there going to be a point in becoming one? I really can't ignore it.
@Steakz-m4cIt says a lot that here in the Netherlands random guys with a camera and a microphone are doing a better job at journalism than all of our big media outlets.
Like everytime you see a journalist on the news, they aren't a person, everything is very surface level factual, they don't have opinions, they don't keep asking questions to clear things up. It's worthless information that's not critical enough of th system and the status quo.
But these guys, they keep asking and asking and asking until they get their answers, they provide sources, they show footage, and all their questions are very critical and direct.
It's these guys that shake up the political climate and show what is going on but isn't shown in the media. Like police violence against peaceful protestors, or politicians attenpting to shut them or even getting physical after they refuse to answer their questions. And they purely get their money from donations. And their style is just to just interview a whole bunch of people, have hours of footage and condense it into 15 minutes with a coherent story while they report on what's happening around them.
But it's these guys that show us how important independent and opinionated journalism really is.
Good journalism isn't based on the looks, good journalism is journalism that makes you think. And it's these guys that inspire me to do the same thing and stimulate others within my political movement to do so as well.
And I want to know as much as possible on how to get started because of this. And this is what lead me to your video
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