There are good ways for young journalists to reach out to veterans and there are bad ways for young journalists to reach out to veterans. Just remember: We don't want to hear how amazing you are. Ever
Mr. Pearlman: Not sure if you meant to out the kid, but you didn’t redact his first name in your excellent reply. And the inclusion of his bland and poorly edited lede (7-0-3; then saying the team is undefeated) and a quick internet search easily led to the original article.
As an even older (now retired to SoCal) journalist, I found this week’s Yang so very much on point. I’m sure I quickly discounted and discarded (too many) talented writers, designers and artists just because they rubbed me the wrong way with their approach). Maybe I let my own ego get in the way, but I usually hired creatives eager to learn and thankful to be in a major professional setting. That’s where I could really mentor, teach and mold them.
Also, Loved “Winning Time ...’ and your “The Last Folk Hero ...” Keep up the good fight! -- KLA
ha ! some kid at Middle School said "Yes Sir" to me the other day & got a glare & a "don't call me that again" for his efforts....
Mr. Pearlman: Not sure if you meant to out the kid, but you didn’t redact his first name in your excellent reply. And the inclusion of his bland and poorly edited lede (7-0-3; then saying the team is undefeated) and a quick internet search easily led to the original article.
As an even older (now retired to SoCal) journalist, I found this week’s Yang so very much on point. I’m sure I quickly discounted and discarded (too many) talented writers, designers and artists just because they rubbed me the wrong way with their approach). Maybe I let my own ego get in the way, but I usually hired creatives eager to learn and thankful to be in a major professional setting. That’s where I could really mentor, teach and mold them.
Also, Loved “Winning Time ...’ and your “The Last Folk Hero ...” Keep up the good fight! -- KLA