Last week's sports journalism class was interesting for one reason, reporter Sharif Durhams. Sharif has been the social media editor for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for four years. In addition, he serves as the reporter for breaking news team. He enjoys h
Sharif's visit was an ultimate learning experience. He touched on a variety of topics that kept my interest. First, he familiarized the class with the news room and the role he plays as a member of the Journal Sentinel. He also explained the roles of some of the individuals he works closely with.
Second, he intricately discussed the competitive side of journalism. Sharif believes that "it's not only journalism, its a business." He tells loweclass that one of the Journal Sentinel's biggest competitors is the Bleacher Report. Sharif explained that if someone has an idea, it is important to figure out how that idea works for you. He believes that, "in terms of ideas, you have to steal and borrow them."
Thirdly, he moves into the digital media adventures that JS online has dived into. Individuals can take the Journal Sentinel with them everywhere they can go, by downloading the application to their smartphone. I currently have the app, and it's great. Nonetheless the app keeps me updated and is a convenience.
Lastly, Sharif explains the role social networks play in his career. He prefers Facebook over Twitter. He describes Facebook as being, "more stickier." On Facebook an individual is able to track recent news or the most important news on their timeline without having to search high and low for it.
On the other hand, Twitter consistently updates news, in which stories or pieces of stories are more difficult to track. Facebook is where the Journal Sentinel is getting their traffic from.
By and large, I really enjoyed Sharif's expertise, perspective and opinion on journalism and sports. His visit was nonetheless great exposure for the career path I am traveling. I hope to see him again before the semester ends for more insight on journalism.
Sharif's visit was an ultimate learning experience. He touched on a variety of topics that kept my interest. First, he familiarized the class with the news room and the role he plays as a member of the Journal Sentinel. He also explained the roles of some of the individuals he works closely with.
Second, he intricately discussed the competitive side of journalism. Sharif believes that "it's not only journalism, its a business." He tells loweclass that one of the Journal Sentinel's biggest competitors is the Bleacher Report. Sharif explained that if someone has an idea, it is important to figure out how that idea works for you. He believes that, "in terms of ideas, you have to steal and borrow them."
Thirdly, he moves into the digital media adventures that JS online has dived into. Individuals can take the Journal Sentinel with them everywhere they can go, by downloading the application to their smartphone. I currently have the app, and it's great. Nonetheless the app keeps me updated and is a convenience.
Lastly, Sharif explains the role social networks play in his career. He prefers Facebook over Twitter. He describes Facebook as being, "more stickier." On Facebook an individual is able to track recent news or the most important news on their timeline without having to search high and low for it.
On the other hand, Twitter consistently updates news, in which stories or pieces of stories are more difficult to track. Facebook is where the Journal Sentinel is getting their traffic from.
By and large, I really enjoyed Sharif's expertise, perspective and opinion on journalism and sports. His visit was nonetheless great exposure for the career path I am traveling. I hope to see him again before the semester ends for more insight on journalism.
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