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29. December, 2010 Routes into journalism
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Reporter’s Week: An introduction

by A Wannabe Hack

Welcome to the Wannabe Hacks Reporter’s Week, this week is all about celebrating the reporter on the ground. We will have content from journalists (trainees and established hacks alike) – insights into the changing world of news, ‘A day in the life of’, debates, comment and analysis. So a little bit of everything for everyone.

We also want your ideas, your questions, your problems and your fears – tweet us, email us or drop us a line on facebook

1) Reporter’s Week and why it’s a vital skill

2) A day in the life of Wokingham Times trainee reporter, Caroline Cook

3) Sarah Rainey’s five tips for finding a news story

4) One man and his blog: Craig Lewis on hyperlocal reporting

5) Variety is the beauty of being a reporter, according to Guardian reporter Peter Walker

6) Deconstructing a news story with student Andy Halls

7) A day in the life of Croydon Guardian reporter Mike Didymus

8 ) Documenting news abroad, according to Christian Payne

9) Q&A with Lynne Anderson of the Newspaper Society

10) Times change but good journalism stays the same, according to Ed Oldfield

11) A day in the life of Journalism.co.uk reporter, Rachel McAthy

12) Death knocks, being shot at and getting the wrong person, according to Oxford Mail reporter Thom Airs

13) Lamposts and shop windows is where you find news

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  1. Tweets that mention It's official - the first of our special content weeks: 'Reporter's Week' 10-16 January. -- Topsy.com says:
    December 31, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Mike Didymus. Mike Didymus said: RT @wannabehacks: It's official – the first of our special content weeks: http://bit.ly/hy4ylA 'Reporter's Week' 10-16 January. [...]

  2. Reporter’s Week: shoe leather, death knocks and lamposts | Wannabe Hacks says:
    January 10, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    [...] Click here, or on the picture to be taken to a list of all the content from Reporter’s Week [...]

  3. Reporter’s Week and why it’s still a vital skill | Wannabe Hacks says:
    January 10, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    [...] the Reporter’s Week posts will be collated on our introductory page, which will remain on the home page or week. (Alternatively, click on any Reporter’s Week [...]

  4. Reporter’s week, it’s all about the buzz. | Wannabe Hacks says:
    January 10, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    [...] Follow Reporting Week and its daily updates here. [...]

  5. A day in the life of Wokingham Times trainee reporter, Caroline Cook | Wannabe Hacks says:
    January 10, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    [...] Reporters Week: An introduction | Wannabe Hacks says: January 10, 2011 at 12:53 PM [...]

  6. One man and his blog: Craig Lewis on hyperlocal reporting | Wannabe Hacks says:
    January 12, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    [...] Reporter’s Week: An introduction | Wannabe Hacks says: January 11, 2011 at 2:02 PM [...]

  7. Sarah Rainey’s five tips for finding a news story | Wannabe Hacks says:
    January 12, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    [...] Reporter’s Week: An introduction | Wannabe Hacks says: January 11, 2011 at 9:15 AM [...]

  8. Variety is the beauty of being a reporter, according to Guardian reporter, Peter Walker | Wannabe Hacks says:
    January 12, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    [...] Reporter’s Week: An introduction | Wannabe Hacks says: January 12, 2011 at 9:50 AM [...]

  9. Deconstructing a news story with student Andy Halls | Wannabe Hacks says:
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    [...] Reporter’s Week: An introduction | Wannabe Hacks says: January 12, 2011 at 2:54 PM [...]

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