7 things I’ve learned about journalism in 7 years of being a journalist

The main lessons I’ve learned over the past seven years
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[@barrodexteriit.9301]

As a Journalism student, you have no idea how helpful your thoughts are. It made me realize a lot of stuff in my future field, I'm grateful for this video, thank you so much!

[@muiris_oc]

Same here! Puts US Journalism into perspective for an Irish Journalism student.

[@AaronStierCohen1]

Hi students! Former aspiring journalist here. Are y'all studying the far right and normal right hack the media to spread their viewpoints?

[@theshipway2081]

Literally as real as it gets. Loving these videos too!

[@vokoaxecer]

Any book recommendations for someone who wants to learn journalism on his own?

[@theshipway2081]

@@vokoaxecer elements of journalism is a good one. (Bill Kovach & Tom Rosensteil). Louis Theroux’s autobiography gives you a good insight into interviewing people

[@thecapacitor1395]

In case you're wondering, you said "journalism" 70 times.

[@cagoliver]

lmaooo i counted too

[@JamesJansson]

And that's excluding all the outtakes!

[@SeanGHOB]

What was the video about, though?

[@tampol99]

@@SeanGHOB im guessing, journalism?

[@Amalekkkkk]

@the capacitor So?

[@sebgietl8921]

Your style of journalism, filmmaking, storytelling - whatever you want to call it - is definitely one of my favourites that I've come across. You can tell that you put a lot of thought and effort into all your videos and it definitely makes your channel stand out from the crowd. Looking forward to those zesty videos coming out in the near future!

[@HugoBarbieux]

I've studied journalism for 7 years, in 3 different schools and you've summed that up brillantly in 20 minutes. Love it

[@0Ciju0]

Damn, your student loans must be through the roof

[@aryanmishra1202]

From where you did your journalism?

[@JDZVideos]

Johnny's hair is a full journalistic documentary on its own ❤️

[@jo_magpie]

it's perfectly undone done.

[@maruwan-dono]

i tried to ignore it but its there i mean u cant just focus on whats he saying..

[@AliFatCat]

Lol yeah@@maruwan-dono

[@bluepearl_22]

His hair looks more like bed hair than actual bed hair.

[@Rxlochan]

😆

[@kanedaly8222]

As a journalism student in the UK there's a lot I agree with here. I think the most important part of this video was its commentary on how news media owners monetize journalism. I get most of my general news from the Guardian and the BBC because I know that advertising incentives won't be a factor and you can see how that becomes an issue when you read papers like the Sun or watch any American broadcast news - they're so concerned with profit that everything becomes sensationalised, leading to tropes such as "never let the facts get in the way of a good story". If you want quality news, you're not going to get it for free.

[@nandakumar8936]

Guardian does not run ads but it’s far from being a good faith news reporting organization. There was a time when it was a great newspaper but I think they have simply chosen to play the game of mindlessly taking sides like almost every other newspaper.

[@adamdickinson2894]

@@nandakumar8936 Look at most British reporting scandals where newspapers have come under fire or been found guilty of wrongdoing and/or immoral practices.The Guardian's pretty much the only one major newspaper that's never usually in the stink on that, yet they still break brilliant and important stories

[@nandakumar8936]

@@adamdickinson2894 agreed but there’s more to what makes a newspaper good or bad these days. For one good piece of work, there’s 10 opinion pieces that are hideous. The flip they did on rallying behind Biden before the election was pretty ugly. There is nothing such a newspaper stands to gain from who wins an election since there’s no big donors. A truly good newspaper should remain ideologically consistent unless there is a strong reason for changing and stop blatantly supporting individual candidates.

[@ifn_media]

@@nandakumar8936 Guardian stitched up Assange like a kipper, hows that for screwing the truth and as for the BBC - why not google Panorama - that's all you'll need to know.

[@josefam9170]

Every time I want an update on international news (I live in Chile, South America) I go to BBC because of this very same reason.

[@thecuriosityconcept]

Your Borders episode on the Morocco-EU border inspired my Master's dissertation last year and this year, I graduated at the top of my class, with the dissertation being an important part of that. So thank you, Johnny, for doing what you do. Whether or not you call it journalism, it's definitely inspiring and elevating.

[@theawantikamishra]

:) I am ammused

[@internetsummoner]

Beautiful ! Congratulations 🎉

[@loratotv4960]

Congratulations!

[@LiveJocke]

I am just a dude from Sweden, but i have to say that you are my favorite private journalist. People like you are needed in this day of age, when polarization is a daily word. It is scary to see what is happening with journalists around the globe, getting threatened and sometimes even murdered. I respect you for what you are doing, and thankful for what you are teaching me. Be careful, it is hard to tell the truth.

[@kimberlyrose018]

As a journalist, I agree with all of these. I think that number 2 is a good reminder, especially when you’re constantly surrounded by your peers. It’s easy to forget most people don’t spend most hours of the day consuming media.

[@sunnyday8989]

I think that most people do spend most hours of the day consuming media, especially right now. The problem is the kind of media that is being consumed by the masses. Most media is either dumbed down and created to divide people to one extreme or another, or created to entertain people for extended periods of time. If the media wasn't so focused on turning heads/ getting the most views I think we all would be much better off.

[@kenziechristman2351]

@@sunnyday8989 not only that, we love to generalize media as strictly print. We consume various forms of media: this video we watched, shows on TV, the music you listen to, podcasts, books, etc. “The media” is consistently mislabeled and only depicted as journalistic writing - it’s not. And I think that’s a very interesting thing to consider.

[@simi6003]

what did you major in to become a journalist?

[@spurs2k10]

The side graphic of someone squeezing a lime when he said "zesty" was so unnecessary and unexpected yet so whimsical and appreciated.

[@latemhh5577]

20:37 in case you are wondering

[@AnvitaPatwardhan]

is a lemon

[@margieaustman]

Playful and creative …. Listen to all that fun background music…. Not distracting

[@matthewmcneany]

Jargon does sometimes allow you to communicate more efficiently. It's a difficult balance to strike. I certainly think that the use of accurate and technical language shouldn't always be considered a negative. For one thing people only learn new words if they hear them being used. It's about finding a middle ground and writing appropriately for the intended audience.

[@johndextercallao1412]

Indeed, I agree with you and your claim of being "cautious" in terms of jargon. However, I do prefer simplifying the language for the great mass to fully comprehend any article. Utilitarianism in the angle of journalism should also be considered.

[@yosoycasta]

You lost me with all that jargon.

[@johndextercallao1412]

@@yosoycasta how is that so?

[@tylerroocs4316]

I will also add something else real quick while diving in it with him. Journalism most of the time do wright for their audience, however, if you are not their target audience then a lot of the words will seem like jargon. The New York Times, for instance, it is almost common knowledge among those who read continuously and journalist that their audience is between New Yorkers and Highly College Educated. However, The New York times has also become a very very well know news publication, so many people think they should "dumb" down their writing. The New York Times, being like a "New Yorker", is saying screw you to adjusting their vocabulary to fit a fickle growing audience. It hasn't complete hurt them. When you tell people you are advent reader of the New York Times, for some reason many eyes glow up and look at you with intelligence. When in reality you might hold an average college vocabulary that should be 40,000 words, which is 20,000 words above the laymen. Then you have to realize that 2/3 of America doesn't have a college education, so it sounds impressive. It is not.

[@thetntsheep4075]

My favourite journalism to read or watch is journalism that reads like a story, often taking its time to describe the situation in a way that helps me empathise with the people it is about. These are the stories that I remember and the ones that affect me the most, and the ones that encourage me to think about the issue and research it further.

[@abyssh37l35]

Is it just me, or is this man a genius man with a common sense gut

[@bluepearl_22]

I can't tell. I keep getting distracted by that piece of art hair.

[@omgitsjoetime]

I would not call him a genius.

[@salad_tasty]

It is just you.

[@accurategamer7085]

Just you buddy

[@drone6581]

He's good at edit videos and pick interesting topics, but his constant spewing bias and skipping facts/details gets a bit jarring at times.

[@swagatkonwar849]

The man who got every bit of skill to grab audience and keep them sticking, with pure content. I mean, observe the pan in- pan out during frames with such precision. Got a lot to learn from him . Wish you great days ahead 🇮🇳

[@joshuakamer1048]

The way he described journalism studies as only looking at theory, tradition, history and critique instead of current day practice is such a good roast for uni in general haha

[@thedavidj1996]

I know I’m late but some of the major reasons why I love Vox and Johnny are their use of interesting infographics, maps, charts, b roll shots, etc. It helps us visualize and contextualize what we are learning rather than having to absorb the sometimes dense material without visual aids.

[@grxy5924]

Agreed

[@muiris_oc]

I'm a student journalist and your videos are really interesting. Your exploration about objectivity is particularly interesting too. In J school we're being taught that we as journalists have a "obligation to the truth", yet fulfilling that obligation won't always mean that a reader will get both sides of a story. You obviously are aware of the Journalistic Truth and Awareness Instinct, so I'm not gonna delve in too deep yet but from my studies and readings, i've learnt that "Fairness and Balance" isn't a suitable replacement for the Journalistic Truth. I believe if more emphasis is put on the journalist truth theory within media corps. we'll have an objective media. Journalism, in the States particularly, is subject to Open Bias and has tapped into the "Bloggosphere/Twittersphere" mentality. To add, "journalists writing for peers" puts that into perspective, as that is on of David Randall's limitations of journalism that further disassociates journalism with the journalistic truth. I've taken a lot for the first 10 mins of this video. just thought i'd add something from a current journalism student.

[@pernicketymind]

That's really interesting to know because the objectivity question was actually one of the first things that I was thought in my journalism degree and they basically told us that it's a lie and we should aim to achieve it while being aware that we'll never reach it because it's impossible to know all the sides and to never have some sort of input there. Crazy to think how even in a formal aspect it varies a lot from place to place

[@turnthevaliumup10ok26]

No you're not

[@tylerroocs4316]

I also add something else real quick while diving in it with him. Journalism most of the time do wright for their audience, however, if you are not their target audience then a lot of the words will seem like jargon. The New York Times, for instance, it is almost common knowledge among those who read continuously and journalist that their audience is between New Yorkers and Highly College Educated. However, The New York times has also become a very very well know news publication, so many people think they should "dumb" down their writing. The New York Times, being like a "New Yorker", is saying screw you to adjusting their vocabulary to fit a fickle growing audience. It hasn't complete hurt them. When you tell people you are advent reader of the New York Times, for some reason many eyes glow up and look at you with intelligence. When in reality you might hold an average college vocabulary that should be 40,000 words, which is 20,000 words above the laymen. Then you have to realize that 2/3 of America doesn't have a college education, so it sounds impressive. It is not.

[@conroyconcessio6926]

It’s so good to see how humble and honest you are Johnny. Great insights shared, really informative!!

[@kryyl]

I have been watching your Vox vids for a long time now and I just wanted to say that I got so interested in your work since the way you portray journalism was hell of a lot more approachable. I have always felt a gap with many global issues around the world since the way it often reaches to me is through the specialized terminologies that is published through journalism. With the content that you create, I am given a sense that what I’m watching and/or reading has the goal of making me understand what is going on, and making me part of the conversation. What you and the people in vox create are a version of journalism that I know is going to be huge. More power to you!

[@m_b4299]

Totally understand what you are saying when talking about Journalism School not giving enough practical experience, but I have to say that when I was at university (less than 6 years ago) I felt that we absolutely had a dual emphasis, firstly on understanding conventions, ethics, and guidelines, and secondly on going out and writing stories, creating videos, recording audio for radio or podcasts, and generally doing the work. We certainly had it hammered into us that, if we wanted to do anything in the field after graduation, we needed a portfolio of work already completed, and that it would be the main thing that was looked at when we would be hired. And I think that learning the rules before deciding to break them is a very important step, which is something I think you (and Vox) do quite well.

[@bellamalouin6489]

I am applying for an internship with the Economist. I am so heckin nervous because it is my absolute dream to work for them. I had a feeling you were going to say the Economist is your go-to. I really appreciate the fluidity of your career path, and thank you for sharing so much about how you got to where you are today. It is inspiring for me because it shows what is possible. I used to fear that journalism was dead, but then I realized journalism is not dead; instead, it is evolving. So I am hoping to make a break into the field of storytelling. Thanks for all your content!

[@kaseywahl]

"Photojournalism--presumably the least biased journalism there is." Really? I've always thought the photograph is inherently much more powerful, easier to manipulate, and harder to contextualize without words accompanying it.

[@inigojuancarlos]

Right? photo journalism today is antiquated as compare to video journalism.

[@angellover02171]

@@inigojuancarlos seriously. I saw a post online that showed two pictures one that looked like the a building in the US capital was on fire. The second one showed a picture of several photographers leaning down taking a picture of a broken trash can on fire. So they were lining up the fire to make it look like the capital was on fire.

[@TooLittleInfo]

I agree. I'm a photographer... because it's a much more limited medium than text it's so easy to manipulate it into telling the story you want it to tell. And humans are visual creatures, people can have immediate and visceral reactions to pictures, and that makes photography really powerful in creating a narrative.

[@harrietmikhailanavolkovoy9417]

Agreed. Not professional but loved photography. Spent countless times finding the right angle to tell a specific story that I am more inclined to tell or can make my subject more attractive. It's honestly subjective.

[@Alador662]

Thats kind of the point he made wheen he brought it up.

[@matthewjamestaylor]

I'm an old faculty guy (stats and research methods), and I can say that this was a great video and you provided an important perspective. Great job!!! Cheers.

[@atlasoberonruiz4340]

As a journalism student who's becoming super disenchanted with the monument of journalism, I really appreciate your sentiment in this video. It's really encouraging to see journalists in the field seeing the same thing I'm seeing as I come up.

[@AmeliaHeldt]

This is so valuable! When I started my travel blog, I treated it as travel journalism (of sorts). As I’ve gotten into video - and specifically watching your work for Vox and your personal brand - I’ve learnt more and more about journalism and I love it.

[@juliem2256]

Absolutely loved this video omg. Student journalist in college here and have recently been feeling so bogged down by the tradition and customs of journalism. I feel like I’ve been facing a reckoning with what type of journalism I wanna pursue. Thanks for putting some of my thoughts into a video!

[@josephstanichar5434]

As someone "stuck" in journalism school, I really appreciate this and your videos. Sometimes I feel like I'm going crazy in here but then I get to read and write stuff that I really believe in and I feel a whole lot better.

[@zoielambert3497]

As a second-year journalism student I find struggle with the traditional teachings and new journalism. I used to get so frustrated when I would keep doing fundamental and writing what’s most newsworthy instead of what excites me. All my professor took the excitement of storytelling away from me and I was considering changing my major or setting up a plan to teach myself the ethics and laws of journalism so I could do my own thing. However, this video has given me hope. I now see not my professors vision of journalism or others notions of journalism but mine: storytelling that is clear, important, and that makes me passionate. Thank you!!

[@gilae9634]

I currently do sports photos for my local newspaper and am hopefully gonna start writing stories for them too! I 100% agree with the photojournalist bias. My paper will only run photos with our home team as the main focus. Their favorites of mine are always the ones that make our players look heroic almost. There’s ones of football I’ve done where I’m behind our player with the ball and he’s looking forward past the opposing defenders. I can crop it a certain way to focus on our guy while making the opposing team visible but definitely not where your eye goes first. Its important to look at possible bias in photos as well as in the text!

[@emmamartinez2061]

As a journalism student this makes so much sense. Loved it, i appreciate this brutal honesty about academia and the media business.

[@BrandonMontenegroBrando]

I just got the book you recommended and I must say I love it! love going on this journey towards better writing for better stories.

[@Noorulabdeen]

I switched my major in University from Journalism to Film after successfully studying it for 2 years. I found myself alienated with the lack of experimentation and the rigidness of faculty and their lack of knowledge with modern industry tools. The primary thing I did takeaway is how to write in CP style. I agree with many points of your critique and found myself conflicted asking similar questions. Eventually, I came to the realization that I don't need to study journalism to eventually become a video-journalists. Many of the skills I learned have a lot of value and I find them helping me in my day to day work and even across industries. My passion going into university was to be a documentary filmmaker and it remains so. I never aspired to be a full-time working journalist because I do enjoy the taking the time to research and delve into stories that offer the opportunity to go deep. Data Visualization is definitely an essential part of journalism now and moving forward. I just want to say thank you Johnny for showing that journalism can be done differently!

[@ralphmorales657]

This is the least fluffy Johnny Harris vid but I was focused for 21mins- way to show good writing. So meta! Tnx Johnny, always inspiring!

[@gabrielawolynec5800]

it’s human nature: the want to understand. i was one of those kids who wanted to understand abt the world, and now i’m on my way to become a journalist/communicator. thankyou for being an inspiration:)

[@domenicasotomayormena5469]

Your work has inspire me to venture into journalism although I’m a historian. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@AshrafKhan-wd3un]

I was literally wondering for days about your new video. Thanks for teaching us so many things, which are very helpful.

[@matthewmerkel6708]

As a sociology student going into journalism this video has literally articulated everything I've been thinking about journalism the last 3 years you are a damn wizard sir

[@Octavia680]

The entire realm of journalism/media needs to diversify, starting from the top. Facts can also be obscured, depending upon a journalist integrity. Often times-loyalties determine actions, facts or not.

[@thizisit5244]

I am turned off journalism for this reason. Way to many bias pieces. Yet to see a written piece discussing both sides of an argument and what/why the writer disagrees and/or agrees with. Turns me off of this career completely.

[@kumnchia8275]

So grateful, Sir, for sharing your thoughts on journalism. I'm really moved, inspired and have a clear sense of direction.

[@liammichaelroy4609]

Fantastic video, really informative and helpful for me as just start my career in journalism, thank you for the book recommendation also big help.

[@brandonkoch417]

Journalism/Political Science major here, thank you for this video man! Really helped me prepare for the field I’m getting into. Your form of journalism is the kind I want to get into. It’s the best.

[@lifePaultheball]

The fact that I was interested in your Red winter Jacket is a testimony to how good of a storyteller you are. 👍❤️

[@rubenrathgeber458]

As soneome who's thinking about attending journalism school this video was incredibly helpful. Thanks a lot.

[@adrees]

I love your passion for your craft. This conveys so much and compounds the quality of your efforts we see in your videos (the images, music, writing, energy). Thank you for all that you do.

[@VivekB7795203614]

"When the public pays public is served And when the advertiser pays advertiser is served ". Newslaundry india

[@youisstupid2586]

I was thinking about Newslaundry while he was talking about money and news.

[@FractalNoize]

hum bhi aa gaye iss comment ko support karne

[@smaranikasahu4537]

Yeah....

[@smaranikasahu4537]

I was thinking about newslaundry while watching that part

[@dahiyaoff]

Meko smj ni aya koi explain krega😐

[@milymaj]

I love your attitude to journalism. It resembles one that Tiziano Terzani had. Keep it up!

[@clarapfef9578]

Loved it, thank you for the hard work and the introspection it must require to produce this kind of topics. Since I’m french, I couldn’t help but to ask what you mean precisely when you mention the difference between the private media in US and the more polarised system of journalism in Europe between public and private media. I mean I knew about this, but it feels like the dynamics and content of both region’s media and journalism are still pretty much the same. So maybe if you know about this you could make a video about the difference between European and american media, differences, evolution, ownership, etc... just a suggestion, but thank you again for your work, brilliant, always 💖

[@theriveroftruth]

i’m in the last leg of my english masters and currently in a class Technologies of Writing, and it’s basically about strategies for adapting writing to digital platforms effectively. this entire time i’ve been in the MA program, i’ve been doing a lot of assignments about social media and digital literacy so this whole video i kinda just kept nodding. you do great work johnny!

[@chebbou69]

What we would need is a Netflix of the press where you are charged a subscription in exchange for access to several news outlets. I simply don't have the money to pay for everything I wanna read

[@kailijang2475]

Make it! I would subscribe!

[@m1m1n0u]

I don't know how it is in the US but where i live you can go to the library and read all the news paper and magazine you want for free. Some big city library also give you access to online news and magazine if you are a member.

[@dianacrow8701]

That's a really good idea...If such a thing existed, they might end popping up around existing media conglomerates, but it would still be an interesting business model to try!

[@jambi1527]

You're back! Yeah! Happy New Year.

[@kalv3t904]

Dude, you're videos are great, you report and explain many different stories in simple terms with animations and cool editing that make them more interesting and entertaining. You are making people discover true and sometimes uncomfortable happenings from all around the world. Those "real" journalist that call themselves such are just afraid of your approach or they just have not understood the quality of your products yet. I speak for myself, video by video you're making me more cultured, and you do that entertaining me. Thank you very much, I love your work.

[@anaya_02]

As a journalism student, your thoughts are so helpful! I'm so happy I stumbled upon this video ^^

[@davidfuentes6]

I love how he said, ‘Just watched “Little Women,” the new one with Hermione.’ (11:20) DEAD! Haha

[@marionlopez8020]

Finally a journalist that gets it and has the guts to tell it like it is. Thank you for taking journalism seriously and for passing on these key observations to us viewers, current and future journalists. I quit journalism a few years ago because of the issues you mentionned, but your work is so inspiring I'm thinking I should get back in the game! Thanks for your hard work, passion and service, cheers from Vietnam!

[@flaviamarques4872]

I'm currently studying journalism, I'm so thankful of knowing you, greetings from Perú

[@BRONZALiVE]

I have a passion for filmmaking and always wanted to make documentaries and films, but I never tried the broadcasting side and writing, I’m completing a multimedia degree in journalism and writing and it’s really opening my eyes to a wide range of media and ways to tell stories and connect with people, I still love cinematography and filmmaking but being able do this degree over a standard screen and media degree at film school, it also opens my career opportunities as I could work in radio broadcasting and news stations, and work in the video production sides

[@GeoZoo-official.]

This was deep. (Not the hand thing, now that was hilarious) You dug deep, and struck gold. This is your story.

[@moseslatigoodida8465]

This is very useful and practical for me, as a budding documentarian. I’ve especially felt tension from striving for (the myth of) objectivity, so I appreciate the objectivity-vs-fairness perspective

[@gigigem5631]

I watched it on one breath! Really good way of putting information, simple, valuable, and you keep it interesting, I also love how you got in the very depths of journalism, thank you

[@marissalordahl3765]

As someone hoping to go into journalism but taking a slightly unconventional path to get to there I really love your videos! I started out studying Graphic design and as much as I enjoy it my goals are little different then my peers. Now I’m working on my school newspaper as the visual editor and I love it

[@pigsnot1]

I appreciated the point about paying for your news. I wish that more people would realise that there are always hidden costs to obtaining your news for free. Removing the profit motive by paying for news usually ensures a high quality and informative media diet that can rarely (if ever) be achieved by 'free' sources

[@yoshilikestrains]

Thats why in Germany u have to pay for news

[@frankom2862]

journalism is not a real thing, Is a group of activist saying that they have the truth, even with the evidence in their faces.

[@nati_gem]

I just wanted to tell you that I value what you are doing for young aspiring journalists like me. I used to love the things you did at Vox (in fact they have influenced me greatly in choosing my major in journalism). I completely agree that legacy media might be a bit disconnected and bland which is why I like your style a lot. Actually, I was wondering if I could work for you (internship or whatever else).... Is there anyway I could contact you?

[@TheElectricHoneybee]

This was an awesome video that I hope to share with my fellow student writers. I’m now the editor of my school paper, (no pressure)…And I’m looking for a way to encourage them to think of journalism as a worthwhile field no matter what major they are currently undertaking. I’m dealing with people who have never written professionally before, and have no idea how to break into the business. In addition, I myself I’ve spent the last three years working as a freelance writer with no editorial experience of my own. Yet the publisher of this publication Took one look at my résumé I thought that a was the perfect choice. I’m not saying this to gain any sympathy, but trust me when I say that this is new for all of us. Pray for me if you do, and thank you for posting this video.

[@sornsokhret]

Thanks for always give us a great content Jonny. Much appreciated!

[@rebeccajarrett5130]

I'm an amateur historian and this spring I contacted a reporter about some research that I did. I also had documents proving that a local college broke NAGPRA laws. My story became a three day front page story. USA Today even considered running it but backed out last minute. Anyways the reporter I worked with, who is also the head of storytelling, he told me that he wants to sit down and discuss me becoming a reporter. So I'm researching what it takes to be a good journalist.

[@GAGAISHERE]

FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT!!! Not only I agree with everything you said, but I have been fighting to make people understand this for years. I went to movie making school and the teacher was explaining how Antonioni was so good, because he broke the rules of cinematography. So I asked 'Can we try to break some rules and be just creative?' the answer was 'No, you are not Antonioni' which it makes no sense! How can I do something innovative if you 'punish me' for breaking the rules!? Anyway... THANK YOU JOHNNY. Your channel is getting better and better 🙂🙂

[@shreyash_kashikar]

Jonny thanks for sharing such great thoughts and reality about journalism

[@johnwilliams8604]

Johnny, I really enjoy your videos, and I normally never comment on KZbin videos but this video of yours really resonated with me. I hope you look at your comments and wanted to ask if you could make a video on your path to where you are now as an independent journalist and how you got there. I was really interested in the part that you said you were interested in the forgiven services and was curious about why you changed your mind on it? I’m in college and still deciding on what areas of study I want to pursue and your interests really seem to a-line with some of my own so I would love to watch a video about that. I won’t be hurt if you don’t, it’s more just a suggestion if you need video content.

[@Mr.Prince_Tunmise]

Happy 2021 Harris Johnny

[@DangerEraser]

Your Vox documentaries were my favorite things to watch. I can't believe you were getting interrogated for that documentary style. Vox just isn't the same since you've left

[@tommykelly1221]

Thanks for this Johnny! Please never ever change the way you summarize things! There is know one like you!

[@copasgab]

Great video. The point about writing for audience instead of peers really resonated with me since I often get caught up trying to explain things in a "smarter" way that is actually just overly complicated.

[@Eve1912]

Maybe someone already said it, but the "I" contradicts the maxime of "objectivity". Great work, like always!

[@silversunset]

But he did point out there is no true objectivity and everyone had bias to some degree. The “I”s work well for his version of journalism since he is pretty self aware about it and doesn’t stick to traditional ways of journalism.

[@eomguel9017]

Not necessarily. In scientific literature there used to be this same tradition, but newer generations have challenged it. If "I" designed an experiment and "I" carried it out, then it is an objective fact to state that "I found that... and I conclude that..." Same with journalism. If "I" witnessed something and "I" am reporting it as "I" saw it, that piece of objective information helps the audience decide whether to take my word as gospel, or interpret it as the point of view of one clearly identified individual who's presenting the story from their personal experience.

[@Eve1912]

@@silversunset I know and I agree.

[@Eve1912]

@@eomguel9017 it wasn't meant as criticism of Johnny's statement, it was more an addendum, so to speak, or I just thought aloud.

[@IkeOkerekeNews]

12:56 You need way more details for your claim than simply Europe has private media, but better managed. Like for example, how is media structured in each place, and how do they differ from one another.

[@MegaSly13]

Great video! The part about journalistic conventions definitely hit me hard. Being a recent journo graduate and being taught/assesed by some 'broadsheet' or 'conventional' journalists I have struggled validating my own mordern journalistic senses. I would say University was necessary for me in the sense that I feel my way through things - being great with practical aspects and idealisation but lacking in theory and organisation. Ethics was definitely a point of contention for me, I still fiddle with ethics scenarios.

[@TheThinkersBible]

Great summary and insight into what journalism actually should be (and what it is when done well) and the tradeoffs involved. The objectivity session and the economics sections are priceless and should be watched in their entirety, then watched again. Thanks for sharing.

[@fadel_rama]

This fun idea take a shot every time John said "Journalism or Journalist"

[@Scriptease1]

Nobody reporting back everybody died :-(

[@jacklonsdale2722]

Dude, the paramedics are busy enough as it is.

[@Ballerism]

Have just started my journey with journalism. Self taught and I already find my articles and writing more exciting than anything I read in newspapers.

[@MaloHalna]

Such a great video. You have great ideas and express them very well. Thanks for sharing your ideas and thanks for your journalism work

[@AnnisaCharles]

As a journalism student, I found this video very helpful and already very true from what I have seen/experienced. Talking to seasoned, new-aged journalists, many of them have talked about how all of the things we are taught are old and companies not only have changed, but so have readers. I definitely recommend reaching out and talking to current, young journalists. I've learned a lot about the business from them (including just watching this video from Johnny), than my professors (who have taught me basic editing and story structure).

[@Goodman-4525]

I literally have a module called Journalism in Crisis, talking about the downfall of legacy news media. But why cling so hard on to the past when the world would always be heading towards the future?

[@Danielevans2]

You said journalism/journalist exactly 60 times... And yes I watched it again just to count that 🙈. I'm all seriousness thank you Johnny for your amazing heart towards journalism. You have been a hero to KZbin , the internet and to me 💛💛💛

[@rahilakhan831]

Can we appreciate this video does not have any ads ♥️

[@melchizedekpsj]

As an aspiring writer, your sixth point really spoke to me. I usually just watch your videos and thoroughly consume them and be edified but I also realise I do so because they are well written and as you mentioned, properly deliberated. I appreciate your good work. Thank you very much! 🙏❤️✨

[@treelee2602]

Beard: Lumberjack Hairstyle: German Expressionism

[@jenniferf1518]

I love Johnny, I appreciate your journalism, even though this video was too long.

[@brycebott6798]

Thanks for taking the time and energy to uphold the hope of the integrity of the world of news and information.

[@DecafMuffin]

please continue to provide us with your fantastic journalism it is appreciated

[@vazeyo]

I feel like Hollywood is also responsible for the poor portraiting of journalists around the world. I mean, very often in Hollywood movies journalists are portrayed as headline addicts who would do anything to have good story to publish. It´s insane. Like, some examples: - Groundhog Day - Richard Thornburg in Die Hard (1) - J. Jonah Jameson in the Spider-Man trilogy

[@saskia.h]

So true. I grew up thinking so poorly of journalists, only to realize in my early 20's that they are as essential to society as doctors and teachers. I'll be graduating with a bachelors in journalism soon. I'm in a good school but it's apparent that the jr department is not doing well as far as enrollment. Unfortunately that's symptomatic of what is happening in universities everywhere. We should be worried.

[@putuinlondon]

Lois Lane

[@seraphicether]

Johnny should review some of Arnab's debates (or shouting matches) and economics of Indian Godi Journalism.

[@saikatbag3961]

Ravish Kumar is fake news.

[@santruptip1046]

Yeah Goswami makes me go insane. Also AYYYY INDIAN FAM

[@IIStaffyII]

Because you incorporate beautiful imagery in your journalism is probably why I enjoy it to an extra level. It makes it feel like a documentary more than a report and it gives breathing room to the information. When I've watched borders I always felt relaxed despite the subject sometimes being difficult. A mind at rest has an easier time understanding. Thank you for that!

[@lyndabethcave3835]

The fact that I'm listening to this while hand sewing and am totally engaged in what you're saying is a testament to the quality of your writing. I actually barely watched this (not 'cause it's boring, 'cause I'm hyper focusing on this sleeve cuff), but even listening was SO GOOD.

[@mrprannayraj]

I took a shot everytime Johnny said "Journalism". I'm smashed now...

[@davebcn1]

About #2 I once read “You need to write sentences that a 13-year-old can follow.” I think is the best writing tip that you can get.

[@ericallnight]

such thoughtful content as always. thanks so much for sharing

[@meganbotterill]

I am here as a mother researching Journalism for my daughter as a possible career she's mentioned thinking about. I like what you said about studies. That is true for all academics and the education system all over the world follows this way. What's the point if we are going to teach history as a subject in schools in order to remember and learn from the past but we don't show our youths what the future could be. Like a Future studies class. All the possibilities and dreams we could pursue while evolving and breaking away from the old.

[@nateb9768]

One thing that my high school English teacher said, “write as if you are trying to explain something to a 7 year old”. Practically anyone will understand your piece if you have that mindset.

[@Giatros89]

Book: The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century

[@martasantos1561]

From a university student of journalism and communication, congratulation on the video! Point one is completely true and we actually study that in the degree Point 2 happens a lot because or we don’t have space or time to explain e everything about the topic or we just spend so much time studying the topic that we forget others might not have the same knowledge Point 3 sooooooooo True!!! But that is why we study so many types of journalism. In college we have classes about the traditional, super strict news production but we also learn to search for stories and connect with people! ✨ amazing video!

[@returntonature_]

Thank you Johnny for this video and for your work in general, informative and insightful as per usual.