A Career As A Well-Known White House Journalist

Well-known White House journalist, Helen Thomas once said, “We don't go into journalism to be popular. It is our job to seek the truth and put constant pressure on our leaders until we get answers.”

As an aspiring photographer and journalist with a great deal of questions to ask society, and its leaders, this statement couldn’t be more true to me. My life and career goal is to not only become an accomplished journalist, but to redefine the current complex of news and mass-media.

Writing and photographing have always been a substantial part of my life. Ever since writing and photos peaked my interest, I have watched my blossoming hobby, turn into a burning passion. High school gave me an opportunity to write for four years on the school paper, before leaving for college to major in journalism. That first semester of classes are responsible for opening my eyes, not only to new skills, but to some of the considerable flaws of the journalism and news world today. I learned that today's news and media is more often than not: biased and full of holes; not to mention news outlets neglecting to cover important stories worldwide that concern pressing issues. Instead of newsworthy stories, today’s media remains focused on distracting the public with cute dog and celebrity driven stories.

With my goal to transform news for future generations in mind, I hit the ground running; I started working for the campus newspaper, turning out weekly news stories, features, and opinion columns.

I soon began writing for the campus radio station, one of the magazines on campus, all while photographing for all the outlets. Now, while still dedicated to those outlets, I’ve taken more classes to improve my writing even further. I’ve also been consistently seeking valuable opportunities to expand my experience in the fields of journalism and

photography.

In the future, I plan on focusing my effort on securing an internship, followed by a job at a prominent newspaper, such as the New York Times. Even though I may need to work my way up the ladder to successfully earn a job on a paper of that caliber, I’m ready and determined to put in the endeavor needed to do so. Working for an iconic newspaper such as the Times would allow me to write on a platform that is influential enough to create change in an industry desperately in need of it. Consequently, I want to raise the standards that journalists are held to, while being an example to the rest of the world media by reporting on the important, over-looked issues that the public should be aware of.

While my goals are vast, nevertheless, I’ve taken time and laid out the footwork for success, whether it be in my studies or through my professional development. The word passionate does not even begin to describe my dedication to journalism and making a difference in the world. Changing what isn’t right in the journalism world is now a personal goal of mine. Early on in life, I became inspired to follow my heart and dreams and I believe that with passion and hard work, I am capable of achieving my goals, making my dreams a reality, and improving the world I live in for future generations to come.