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Thursday, December 6, 2018

5 Tips for Writing a Monthly Column

Ashton December 06, 2018 0

Every month I write a column that's printed inside the first few pages of Wiregrass Parents. So far, I've written four and am cu...

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

journalist

From Traditional News to Niche Journalism

Ashton November 07, 2018 0

This was the first election day in nine years I didn't cover. Instead, I spent the day working in my home office on the December issue...

Monday, June 25, 2018

tv news

The Real Reason I'm Leaving TV News

Ashton June 25, 2018 2

This is my last week working for the place that's been my second home for the entirety of my adult (re: post-college) life. I've d...

Sunday, June 10, 2018

WTVY

Career Change: Leaving TV News

Ashton June 10, 2018 0

I began my journey in professional journalism nearly nine years ago. At the time, the job was temporary. I was asked to fill in for a cou...

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

lessons from the newsroom

Lessons from the Newsroom: Don't Set a Timer on Your 1st Journalism Job

Ashton March 21, 2018 0

So you've landed your first real journalism job. You're ready to hit the ground running, but let me guess - you've already s...

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

not so basic journalism skills

Harsh Realities of Journalism & How to Deal

Ashton January 16, 2018 0

If you're a regular reader of this blog, you know that one of my goals is to spread real-world knowledge that won't necessarily be...

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

sweeps

Opinion: Sweeps Don't Matter

Ashton October 31, 2017 0

When I first started working in TV news, I had no idea what "sweeps" were. I'd never heard of these four magical months tha...

Monday, October 9, 2017

not so basic journalism skills

(Not So) Basic Journalism Skills: The Essentials

Ashton October 09, 2017 0

We're currently in the process of hiring several new reporters at my station so I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about...

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

tips

(Not So) Basic Journalism Skills: 4 Tips for New Producers

Ashton December 20, 2016 1

I started the (Not So) Basic Journalism Skills series two years ago with the goal of sharing some of the things I've learned from the ...

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

plan

On Living Your Dream

Ashton November 16, 2016 1

I knew a long time ago, before high school even, that I wanted to be a journalist. I decided that was what I wanted to do and set out on a...

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

not so basic journalism skills

(Not So) Basic Journalism Skills: 4 Things to Master Before Your First Job

Ashton September 27, 2016 0

Congratulations. You've landed your first job in journalism, but are you prepared? In the past seven years, I've watched a few d...

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

social media tips

(Not So) Basic Journalism Skills: Master Social Media in 3 Easy Steps

Ashton August 02, 2016 2

In the past decade, the news business has changed tremendously thanks to the explosion of social media. Sixty-two percent of American adul...

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

when viewers don't count

When Viewers Don't Count

Ashton July 13, 2016 1

Twenty-two. That's the number of counties in which my station's digital signal is available. Of those 22 counties, only seven are...

Saturday, July 2, 2016

work

7 Things I've Learned in 7 Years of Broadcast

Ashton July 02, 2016 1

Those of you who follow me on Facebook or Twitter will already know this but I wanted to share my incredible news here on the blog, as wel...

Monday, June 20, 2016

WTVY

Monday Motivation

Ashton June 20, 2016 0

I am so lucky to work in a career that I'm passionate about. I know not everyone is so lucky, but I hope this is a goal everyone is w...

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

producing

So You Want to be a Producer

Ashton June 07, 2016 1

An open letter to journalism graduates applying for producer positions: Congratulations. You've chosen to pursue one of the toughest...

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

life of me

Having It All

Ashton May 10, 2016 0

Photo via WeHeartIt The other morning on the way to work, the radio program I was listening to did a segment on having it all. Each of ...

Thursday, March 3, 2016

social media

But First, Let Me Post an Update

Ashton March 03, 2016 1

My least favorite part of this job is the internet. It's this living, breathing thing that you can't let out of your sight for mor...

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

writing tips

(Not So) Basic Journalism Skills: Writing for Deadlines

Ashton February 17, 2016 0

Deadlines don't wait for inspiration. - Charles Schultz There are no truer words have ever been spoken, especially in this busines...

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

twitter

(Not So) Basic Journalism Skills: Social Media Do's & Don't's

Ashton January 19, 2016 0

When I graduated high school, the only website I was a member of was Xanga, an online journal. When I went to college, I joined the newl...

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