Interview

Young college students can be very indecisive when figuring out their future career; Courtney Thompson, on the other hand, has her sights set.

Thompson, a second year student at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, is striving to someday be an anchor on a show similar to Good Morning America. While in high school, Thompson got a lot of experience in front of the camera, as she was involved in a media productions class. “I learned how to look into the camera instead of talking to the camera man; I don’t know why, but that seemed to be an issue with me,” stated Thompson.

Journalists have their own opinion on what they think is most important in the field of journalism. Thompson says trying to find an interesting topic that not only the readers find enjoyable but also you is most important. “I would rather not talk about cat sweaters, even though it interests some, I want to enjoy what I’m doing and reach a broader group,” Thompson says.

Thompson has no problem talking with other people, which is key to becoming a great journalist. Daily, you must conduct interviews with many different types of people. “I like talking to new people about their experiences and seeing what their opinions are on certain subjects,” stated Thompson.

Large cities have a lot to offer when dealing with newsworthy topics. “A large city would be great but I love being able to live in the country too. So, maybe I’ll just have to fly back and forth from New York.” Look out New York; you might be looking at your new big time journalist.