#7 The Field to the Newsroom - Hank Cavagnaro's Journey in Journalism

In this episode of Howdy Do That, we sit down with Hank Cavagnaro, a seasoned multimedia journalist turned supervisor. He discusses the skills and qualities it takes to be a successful multimedia journalist, including the importance of soft skills and the challenges of being a reporter. Hank also shares his thoughts on what makes a good story and offers advice for college students and new graduates considering a career in journalism. Throughout the conversation, Hank shares anecdotes from his time as an MMJ, including a close encounter with Taylor Swift and his transition to management. Tune in to hear Hank's insights on earning career capital and the importance of hard work and persistence. 1:39 - Living in OKC vs Austin 4:09 - Sports Journalism vs News 9:26 - What it takes to be a Multimedia Journalist 11:10 - Life as an MMJ and Almost Meeting Taylor Swift 12:45 - On Earning Career Capital (Chips) 15:52 - Transition to Management  21:44 - What Makes a Good Story 24:25 - Importance of Soft Skills 34:02 - Challenges of Being a Reporter and  41:01 - Considerations for a Career in Journalism 43:14 - Advice for College Students and New Grads