Tech for Non-Techies 236. Combining Creativity with Data: Inside the Future of Journalism at the FT
What does it mean to evolve your career in the Digital Age?
Meet Janina Conboye, a Financial Times journalist who added data skills to her storytelling talent. This episode is a masterclass in smart career transitions.
Listen to learn:
- What data journalism actually is and why top news organisations are investing in it
- How to think strategically about your career evolution
- Why the "creative vs technical" divide is holding people back
- How to use AI tools like ChatGPT to help you learn new skills
- The reality of career transitions - from the tears to the triumphs
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
03:06 Understanding Data Journalism
05:49 Intersection of Traditional and Data Journalism
09:00 Data for Storytelling
12:12 Data Skills
15:07 The Future of Journalism and Data
17:51 Data Journalism for Readers
21:03 Transitioning Careers
23:49 Long-Term Investments in Career Development
For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/236-combining-creativity-with-data-inside-the-future-of-journalism-at-the-ft
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