MSNBC Citizen Journalist Opportunities

MSNBC has a section of their website called Citizen Journalist. They actively seek ordinary people to submit their photos and video footage of news events witnessed first hand. This is a great opportunity for students and budding journalists to get a start in their career by looking for news events unfolding in their local area and being among the first to discover a major news story.

MSNBC's website says, "send us photographs and video! MSNBC is looking for your photos and video of news events. To tell your story through pictures -- moving and still -- that you've shot, just email your media to cj@msnbc.com. Please include captions and information about the videos and photos you send, along with your name and telephone number. You can also use your camera phone to send us photos and video while you're on the road."

Citizen Journalist Home Page:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6639760/

Info About Becoming a Citizen Journalist: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6348977/

The Poynter Institute: Educates Students in the Craft of Journalism

The Poynter Institute is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to take their journalistic skills to the next level of excellence.
Their website says, "the Poynter Institute is a school for journalists, future journalists and teachers of journalism. We cover the range of skills journalists need in the digital age. From individual coaching and in-person seminars, to online courses, webinars and publications, we deliver training that fits your schedule and meets your needs."

Poynter Institute Training Programs Page

http://www.poynter.org/training