Biography:
Emily Schario is a producer in the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library where she produces radio and digital broadcasts about the Boston community and beyond. She also creates TikToks for GBH News covering local and regional stories. Before joining WGBH, Emily was the news editor for her college newspaper and interned at WBUR’s On Point Radio. She has a degree in mediated communication and English literature from Stonehill College.
Working in the Media Industry and How the Media Landscape Has Evolved
with Emily Schario
Episode Synopsis:
In this episode, Emily shares about her experience being a producer at GBH and how her time at Stonehill helped prepare her for a career in the media industry. She highlights her new passion project of using TikTok and shares guidance of what makes someone a good communicator. Then, Emily and Jenna share their personal thoughts on how the media industry has evolved and Emily provides advice for students looking for employment opportunities in the media industry.
Key Takeaway:
"I want people to know that the media landscape is rapidly evolving which means jobs in the media industry are too. TikTok didn't exist when I graduated from college, but here I am using the app to share news content. Be open minded to new ways of storytelling - the results might surprise you!"
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