A look behind the lens

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On this weekly blog I will provide a look behind the lens, hence the title, of a broadcast journalist. Many people see the glamor of being on television before the long hours of blindly finding sources, running around, conducting interviews and creating news content.

My name is Brady Talbert, and I currently study broadcast journalism at Troy University. At Troy, I serve as the student news director, reporter, anchor and producer at TROY TrojanVision News; our daily television newscast. I am also a staff writer for The Tropolitan, the student produced newspaper. I have also interned with professional print publications, radio stations and video production companies. I am passionate about the world of journalism and am always eager to share it with others.

Here, you will see how the stories I tell on TV and in print come together. I will also provide a deeper, closer look at topics I have or will cover.

I want you, the reader, to have a clear understanding of how the media works. Some view the media as pot-stirrers and don’t grasp the importance of journalists. Why would I want to work in an industry that is often labeled “fake news?” How does a newscast get made? What is at the root of every story? These topics, and more, will all be discussed here.

You can come back each Friday for new blog posts. Also, make sure to follow me on social media! I have the links posted below.

So, sit back and prepare to get a glimpse of my life as a journalist. You may be surprised what you discover.

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