Conversations

In writing a new piece about how we can demand better coverage from our media this election I asked my Twitter followers if they could demand one thing from our media this election – what would it be? Here are some of the responses.

Debs made a suggestion regarding the use of language about asylum seekers:

@JB_AU challenge to KRudd and Abbott as to the use of "illegal" in asylum seeker conferences.

— Debs (@socialquery101) July 28, 2013

Ed called for more “important stories”

@JB_AU Stop wasting time and energy following leaders to pic facs and spend the time telling more important stories.

— Fakeed (@fakeedbutler) July 28, 2013

https://twitter.com/tasblueboy/status/361376009091694593

Lots of discussion about assessing claims and getting the facts:

@JB_AU objective focus on factual policy details. Looked at and explained by experts and not political stooges and agenda opinions!#auspol

— Werner & Ursula (@Wersula) July 28, 2013

@JB_AU fact checking and not being worried to tell politicians if what they say is wrong 🙂

— Stephen (@TheAviator1992) July 28, 2013

https://twitter.com/AugustusBrown/status/361367462865940481

@JB_AU to actually call out some of the bullshit..like "election now" why? The PM always has the call on that one media let Libs of the hook

— Michael Lee (@grumpyMichael) July 28, 2013

On policy:

@JB_AU Focus on policy.

— Luke van der Beeke (@LukevanderBeeke) July 28, 2013

@JB_AU policy discussion. #ausvotes #auspol

— Philippe Perez (@p_perez) July 28, 2013

@JB_AU To stop saying 'Oh it's such a shame that [insert dumb distraction here] is distracting from policy discussion.' YOU'RE THE MEDIA FFS

— alan vaarwerk (@alanvaarwerk) July 28, 2013

Less “horse race” politics (From Tumblr)

On wasted opportunities:

https://twitter.com/SenorPhil/status/361392926057705473

What are your thoughts? Comment below or get in touch @JB_AU

Some tips for new journalism/media students

We Matter Media

Universities and TAFE colleges across Australia are currently preparing for their next influx of media, journalism, communications and PR students. If this is about to be you – there are thousands of young people just like you about to try and make their mark on one of the most competitive industries out there.

If you want a serious chance at getting anywhere in the media industry – you need to start preparing yourself now. As a media educator I support thousands of young people with an interest in a media career each year. Here are some of my tips for getting ahead of the thousands of others about to start on the same path.

1. Start volunteering/interning/creating NOW.

The best way to build your skills is to just do it. Many media/communications courses have an astounding lack of practical opportunities. By the time you finish your qualification, employers will…

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Jonathan Brown – JB_AU

Media educator. Broadcaster. Youth advocate.

What if you could demand one thing from our media this election?

Coming soon…