So "The [New] Atlantic" is looking for a few good vloggers to join our online news website! The goal of "The [New] Atlantic" is report one story two ways: one from the perspective of a professionally-trained journalist and the other from a skilled citizen journalist.
We will be searching for fresh videos daily created by citizen journalists who have a profound interest in bringing truth and enlightenment to the online community. Why continue to just be a sponge for news, soaking up what the media outlets provide? Get out there, find the truth, and shed the light on today's most pressing topics.
Question: Who are Vloggers?
Answer: Vloggers are citizens journalists, who have an interest and talent for reporting current events and human-interest stories in a fair and balanced fashion. Vloggers do not have be educated on the subject of journalism, but must demonstrate solid skills for delivering a report in the form of a video.
Question: What will vloggers be doing?
Answer: Vloggers will hit the streets as reporters covering stories that will be featured on "The [New] Atlantic" website. Vloggers will be sent daily and weekly assignments via email, on which they may report. Some assignments will be distributed locally and some nationally. Vloggers will not be mandated to cover each assignment that comes their way, only those that each vlogger feels passionate about. In addition, vloggers may also take initiative to uncover new stories, that have not been assigned. Compelling vlogging entries will be featured in a special section of "The [New] Atlantic" online called "Citing Citizen Journalists."
Please Note: Each assignment will be sent to about 10 to 15 vloggers. Therefore, each vlogger must cover the story in a manner that is as in depth as possible to enhance the odds of being featured as the supplemental story to go along with "The [New] Atlantic" staff reporter's story.
Question: Why should I become a vlogger?
Answer: Becoming a vlogger gives everyday, average citizens the chance to let their voices be heard. We are seeking the voices of the young, the not-so-young, the middle class, the wealthy, and the list goes on from there. "The [New] Atlantic" online aims to become a honest and dependable news source with the help of citizen journalists who have no hidden agendas and corporate responsibilities that leak into reporting.
Question: How Can I become a vlogger?
Answer: Submit a 200-word description of yourself and tell us what you are passionate about. In addition, please submit a short (90 seconds or less) vlog of a hot topic that really gets you going.
Show us what you've got...The online community needs you!
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