Terry Graham [+] Future Journalist

This post is going to be a little off topic for me BUT I love the idea that is being spread here...

If you have been following me for all of a week, you would know that I am currently in the role of Interactive Managing Editor at WFXL FOX 31 under the direction of Barrington Interactive. They are changing the game. I am blessed to be part of it. BUT this is NOT what this post is about... What this post is about is a statement that the stations Executive News Director said... He was conducting his usual morning strategy meeting with the journalist and reporters and he says...

"You will NEVER be a great journalist if you fail to read the news, both online and off..." ~ Terry Graham

Sitting in my lab, I over heard this, and it literally sent a chill up my spine. The way that he said it and the conviction in his voice was indeed compelling. At that moment, when I heard him say "...both ONLINE and off" I not only became a fan, but I gained a whole new respect for Terry. This is the future of journalism.

After he was done with his "rant dressing", I went into his office and I thanked him. He shared something that I fundamentally believe will be ONE of the game changers. Tomorrows journalist will have a greater touch with the information, the single most valuable commodity in the world, and from his statement, I KNOW that Terry Graham is in the game.

Thanks Terry Graham. You rock my friend.

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