From Classroom to Newsroom

With the arrival of spring, many journalism students are quickly nearing the end of their college careers. In the exciting and excruciating pursuit of their first job in journalism, how can young reporters keep their cool in the face of chaos? Budding reporters and DePaul journalism alumni Samantha Moilanen and Alyssa Gomez join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss how students can break into the industry, stand out to employers, make the most of their time in school and prepare for what the classroom can't teach them. Produced by Sabrina Castle, music by Lucas Weisman. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is made possible by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.