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When I found out I was accepted to participate in the NAJA-NPR Next Generation Radio, I was incredibly excited to be surrounded by other Indigenous journalists and mentors and to learn from the talented journalists at NPR. I was quite nervous to be producing a whole story, radio segment, photos and video all within a week, but the first day was very inspiring. I knew it was going to be hard work but also a great opportunity to improve my journalistic skills.<\/p>\n
During the first three days, I felt pretty overwhelmed. I struggled with my computer and was having a hard time downloading the necessary programs needed to edit audio and photos, leaving me a bit behind schedule. However, my mentor, Graham, was very supportive and always reassured me that we would have enough time to complete all the tasks.<\/p>\n
My editing sessions with Phyllis, Alexis, Selena and Kevin were extremely helpful. As someone who comes from a background with very little radio and audio experience, I was thrilled to see and learn all about the inner workings of audio production and engineering.<\/p>\n
One of my favorite moments throughout the week was my editing session with Selena where I was able to watch her engineer my audio segment. Having seen how an editor goes about making adjustments to a written piece, seeing Selena edit an audio segment was a whole different experience for me. Her instincts and talent were impeccable.<\/p>\n
Once I was able to navigate the difficulties with my computer with the help of Selena and Kevin, I realized how much I was enjoying the week. It had been so long since I had been able to get my hands involved with all aspects of reporting a story — taking photos, filming, and recording audio. I was reminded of all the reasons why I love journalism. Overall, I am very thankful to be a part of the NPR-Next Gen Radio and want to thank you to the whole NPR team for making this opportunity possible!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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