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Amani Channel's presentation from the 2009 NABJ Conference in Tampa, FL. Channel shares tips and techniques to help journalists survive life after news.
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Lost Your BeatLand on Your Feet
2009 NABJ Conference
Amani Channel
www.visualeyemedia.comwww.myurbanreport.com
About Amani
• Freelancer – Broadcast Journalist/VJ• Graduate Student• Award-Winning Video Producer• Blogger – Social Media Practitioner• Teacher-Media Trainer
Lost My Beat
• ‘97 Graduated from University of Florida– BS Telecomminication:Production
• ‘97-98 WJLA-TV (Washington, DC)• ’98-’06 WTVT-TV (Tampa, FL)• ’06-’07 Black Family Channel (Atlanta, GA)
BFC was sold in May ‘07
Landed on My Feet
• ’04-Present: Graduate School Univ. of South Florida• ‘06 created www.myurbanreport.com• ‘07 – Present: Self-Employed (Visual Eye Media)
Freelance Reporting/VJProduced Award-winning videosMedia ConsultingPublic SpeakingTeachingContract Work
Keys to Success
• Focus on Passions• Positive Attitude• Education• Networking - Relationships• Professional Work• Social Media
Identify Passions
• What do you love to do?• What are your hobbies?• What are your natural gifts?• What are your strengths?
Positive Attitude
• Meditate on your goals• Affirmations• Visualizations• Read books about Inspiring people• Keep knocking, talking, searching
Education
• Training/Certification• Graduate Degree• License
Networking/Relationships
• Join professional organizations• Attend business networking events• Follow up/lunch/coffee/e-mail/social media• Build a positive rapport
Professional Work
• Be an expert in the service you are offering• Offer free advice/services• Deliver on time and on budget• Exceed your client’s expectations
Social Media
• Understand how to leverage social networks• LinkedIN – Professional/Business• Facebook – Personal/Professional• Twitter – News/Branding/PR/Conversations• Blog
- Establish your personal brand- Community building- R.O.I. (Return on Influence)
Final Thoughts
• Job Opportunities: Web analytics, social media, community & content management.
• Build & expand your network. • This is the time to expand your horizons.• If you don’t adapt you will become obsolete.• You are a moment away from your next
opportunity.
Thank You!
Amani Channelwww.visualeyemedia.com
(404) 213-2121
