Who It's For:
It’s debatable whether or not vloggers are journalists. Vlogger Josh Wolf went to jail over the issue.
But whatever the distinctions, anyone can record journalistic type content and post it on a vlog. Watch out that you don’t violate the law or any copyrights, and you should stay out of trouble.
Video Ideas:
Interviews with local figures, footage from local events, community profiles and public meetings are all newsworthy stories that could be promoted on a journalism video blog.
The Benefits:
- A career boost: If you’re hoping for a career as a video journalist, a journalism vlog can help you get started. You’ll create videos that will impress potential employers, or that you can sell to TV networks and web sites to launch a freelance career.
- Community connections: Many communities don’t have a strong local media presence. If you create an enticing vlog you’ll give neighbors and townspeople a place to connect and stay informed.
- The dollar potential: If you create a vlog that’s attractive to local users, you may be able to attract local advertisers to support your work.
Other Considerations:
- Accept contributions: Consider accepting video submissions from other aspiring video journalists. It’s an easy way to add content to your site and build your audience.
- Watch the line: If you want to be taken seriously as a journalist, you need to act like a serious journalist. Try to stick to the facts, and put an editorial disclaimer on opinion-based videos.
