ABOUT ME
Hi, Onaopmipo
WHERE I COME FROM
Nigeria was founded in 1963,after gaining independence from the United Kingdom,and adopted a federal presidential republic government.on its southern coast it border the Atlantic Ocean Through the Gulf of Guinea. Currently president Muhammad Buhari took power
A THRIVING CAREER
Journalists gather, create, evaluate, and present news and information. Journalism can be distinguished from other forms of communication, such as email, tweets, opinions, advertising, and propaganda, by certain characteristics. For example, journalism provides verified information so readers or viewers can make informed decisions. Journalism communicates and educates about changing events and issues. Above all else, a journalist strives to keep the public’s trust by providing information and news that is both accurate and valuable.
Because the world of journalism is so broad, and no longer simply defined as ‘someone linked to a media organization who gathers news for gain or livelihood’, it is difficult to pin down a definition that dots all the is and crosses all the ts. That said, journalism can be distinguished from other forms of communication in that it is viewed as much more valuable as a means of providing people with verified information they can use in their everyday lives to make better decisions. Journalists not only find the facts but the truth behind the facts.
Professional journalists live by a code of ethics and standards, which includes truthfulness, objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and impartiality. Yet, while bias and objectivity are of primary importance, some forms of journalism, such as activism, have intentionally embraced a non-objective viewpoint, which is prevalent in much of today’s social media and blogs and other platforms meant to sway the public’s opinions.
A journalist might work as a generalist by writing on many issues, or choose to specialize in certain issues, such as a sports journalist or war journalist. Likewise, depending on the context, a journalist might also be an editorial writer, columnist, or photojournalist.
MISSION STATEMENT
Equality Meets Opportunity
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​Journalists should have excellent research skills, an intense desire to know and understand a story, investigative aptitude, eagerness, concern, a thirst for the truth, and desire to snoop out a story no matter what it takes. They must also have a good command of news writing and reporting basics, and knowledge of media law. In today’s digital age, journalists must also know mobile and backpack journalism, blogging and web writing, SEO and audience-building platforms, collaboration and crowdsourcing, and how to engage via social media, but above all, a passion for journalism.
Using certain methods to gather and present verifiable information, a true journalist places the public good above all else.