Why the future of journalism is entrepreneurial
Posted April 19th, 2012 by Sharon Green in Future of Journalism
‘The future of news is entrepreneurial, not institutional. I believe journalists must become entrepreneurs’ – Jeff Jarvis, American journalist and associate professor of New York’s Graduate School of Journalism. The idea that news, and journalism, is moving into the entrepreneurial space is nothing new. Since the introduction of web journalism and online news, the way in which we create and disseminate content has changed. American journalist...
My cover story for Autumn 2012 issue of Geelong + Surf Coast Living
Posted March 23rd, 2012 by Sharon Green in Published work
I recently had a feature published in Geelong + Surf Coast Living. It was the cover story for their Autumn 2012 issue and, appropriately, focused on the surfing history and beach culture Torquay has become renowned for. Fittingly, the Ripcurl Pro Bells Beach annual surfing competition is due to commence in a few weeks making it the perfect time to think about life on the Surf Coast. I wrote this piece in the middle of a cold and dark London winter,...
2011 career highlights and what I’ve learned this year
Posted December 26th, 2011 by Sharon Green in Career Highlights
Each year I like to take the time to reflect on what I have achieved and what I have learned along the way. Often we’re so busy working away at meeting our goals – and deadlines – that we rarely stop and take a few minutes to think about how far we’ve come and how much more we still need to learn. So, I’ve put together a snapshot of what I’ve achieved, mostly for myself, but also as a way to share what I’ve learned with my readers. ...
How journalists can make the most of LinkedIn
Posted October 19th, 2011 by Sharon Green in social media
LinkedIn operates the world’s largest online professional network with more than 120 million members worldwide, including more than 6 million members in the UK and more than 2 million members in Australia. So how can journalists, in particular, make the most of this medium to attract work, promote themselves and their services, and build their online presence? Australian LinkedIn trainer and author of 8 Steps to LinkedIn Success, Raz Chorev, says...