Thursday, June 30, 2011

If you want to annoy a journalist...

This should never be a part of a conversation with a journalist:

Me: Is there anything else you'd like to add about the program or anything you feel like I've missed?

Anonymous: No, um, when you do get a draft or something done, if you don't mind just me taking a look at if just to make -- can I do that or not?

Me: Um... *silence* ...I don't know. I'd have to ask my editor.

No, I do know -- of course you can't. You can look at it when it's published. I have a degree in journalism, but you want to ask permission to be my boss and/or do my job for me? I don't think so. Seriously, people, not okay.

Always,

11 comments:

  1. AshleyJune 30, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Ugh! People do this to me all the time! It drives me crazy! What do they expect? "Sure! I'll get your approval before I report the facts? Make sure telling the truth is okay with you?" Ridiculous.

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  2. HannahJune 30, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I feel like I need to come up with a REALLY good witty come back for the next time someone asks...but nothing has come to mind yet, haha!!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I feel that there is very little respect for young journalists in general!!

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  4. HannahJuly 1, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Ain't that the truth?!

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  5. jessica whitakerJuly 4, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Aw, I'm sorry. That totally sucks.

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  6. Spencer RogersJuly 4, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Get 'em, Hannnah!

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  7. HannahJuly 4, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    @Jessica -- it's totally normal. Nothing new but just as annoying every single time!

    @Spencer -- you better believe it! :)

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  8. NequiaJuly 11, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I think it's so cool you're a journalist. That's what I want to be, oh so very badly! Where did you study??

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  9. HannahJuly 11, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Nequia, are you studying somewhere right now? I absolutely love journalism. It's perfect if you need some sort of structure everyday, but still need every day to be perfect. I love it because it provides opportunity to learn new things constantly, be social, while still maintaining some time for myself!

    I studied at Texas Tech University in West Texas. I just graduated in May, and I'm on the job hunt right now...hopefully landing something very, very soon!

    What appeals to you about journalism?

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  10. JenniferDecember 19, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    My favorite is when a source starts a conversation by reminding you how much money they spend on advertising with your newspaper.
    Oh yeah. UGh!

    Jennifer
    Napa

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  11. HannahDecember 23, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Good times, right, Jennifer?! I wonder if the same thing happens at REALLY large publications?!

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