Episode 117: Gabriella Vilas Boas—Adapting Stories To Every Format Of Journalism

On Episode 117, I’m joined by Journalist: Gabriella Vilas Boas! We discuss how different forms of journalism require unique styles of storytelling, the technical shift from print to the high-pressure broadcast newsroom at NBC Connecticut, the importance of maintaining accuracy over speed in the age of social media, and what it’s really like to coordinate breaking news from an assignment desk.Hope you enjoy!Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksTechnical Directed by: Presley Schmitt The Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango The Zicast Score Composed By: Sean Valutkevich Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero#journalism #broadcastnews #storytelling #mediaproduction #digitalmedia #nbcconnecticut #newsroom #careerpivot #communications #journalistlife #behindthescenes #NewsReporter #contentcreation #mediastudents #broadcastjournalism #podcastlife #storyteller #careerjourney #quinnipiac #bobcatnation #studentjournalism 00:00 – Welcome To Episode 117!00:23 – Meet Gabriella 00:50 – Transitioning From Acting To Journalism03:20 – Internship Experience At NBC Connecticut06:53 – Reporting In The Field And Pivoting Stories10:20 – How The Assignment Desk Works17:01 – Accuracy Vs. Speed In Modern News18:10 – Telling Stories Across Different Media Forms24:18 – Using Social Media To Build Audience Trust26:04 – Get To Know You’s32:33 – Outro & Closing Thoughts