Interview
Telum Talks To... Chris Yeung, Former Chairman, The Hong Kong Journalists Association / Co-Founder & Chief Writer, CitizenNews
Veteran Journalist Chris Yeung is a Former Chairman of The Hong Kong Journalists Association, also the Co-Founder and Chief Writer at CitizenNews. Telum Media recently spoke to him about his take on job prospects for recent journalism graduates and the overall development of the media industry. The video interview was conducted in Cantonese.
Key takeaways:
Key takeaways:
- The pandemic has dealt a blow to the media industry. Employee turnover has been high. Some call it a brain drain. However, COVID has at the same time provided new opportunities and jobs for journalists.
- With the rise of online media, media outlets are experimenting with new approaches to news to improve content and its delivery with a view to providing a better reading experience.
- After finding out “what has happened”, readers are increasingly interested in commentary and analysis as they provide new viewpoints on issues.
- For journalists, news instinct still matters the most. They are expected to bring fresh perspectives to what is already known and tell readers what is important.
- When there is not a senior person around you, be ready to work independently.
- The appeal of journalism remains. Speak the truth and stand up for justice. Journalists will always stay on the frontline and live their lives with society in mind.
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