My Masterpiece
Part 1: Getting the Tools
Conducting a Q&A with head public affairs associate/journalist Robin Jackson:
- Describe an average day in your field of work?
“It’s exciting! We like to think PA Stands for publicly anything, and not just Public Affairs. The job covers everything from Air Force relations, for example, it might be communicating with flight/launch operations, and stretches to media coverage like broadcasting.”
- What are some of the more rewarding aspect of your job? Some of the hardest?
“The greatest part about my job is being able to tell people’s stories. Having the ability to go out and cover a story for the public is such a unique experience. The most rewarding part of the job is getting to unfold stories for the public to see. On the contrary, The hardest is having to tell the tragic stories, the ones that don’t always have a happy ending. But as a journalist, you have to do it, the public is depending on it.
Recently there was an issue with the water on base and it made it unsafe to drink. We had to immediately warn the public and it was already so late at night. Jobs like this are when you really have to persevere and focus on the issue at hand.”
- What advice would you give to aspiring journalist?
“Don’t take your tasks lightly. Fulfill them with the upmost work ethic. Accuracy is everything in this industry. Something as simple as a misspelled name can be detrimental. The public is reliant on the story you produce to gather information, make sure every story is done with responsibility.
- What aspects make your job different from others?
“Since I'm under the Air Force Base, my work is closely associated with the projects going on there. We work by relaying inside stories and update the public from the inside out. However, the stories are not limited to just ongoing Air Force projects, we have a wide variety of coverage including community events and other interesting stories going on in our community. Being a writer allows for a spectrum of topics to write about, every day brings something new.
- How does it feel to be able to tell people’s stories/writing in general as a career?
“Being able to telling people’s stories is by far the best part of the job. Whether it’s good or bad, being apart of the process to relay information into the world is a hard, but fascinating job. It’s our duty to tell these stories and bring them to the public.”
- Whats the biggest lesson the industry has taught you?
“In one word: Credibility. Say what you do, and do what you say. Whether you're going to be a public affairs associate, journalist, any career, make sure you go into it with integrity. In the wiring field, you are telling people’s stories. You are sharing/documenting a piece of someone’s life to the world, so do it with the maximum amount of effort. Tell their story in such a way, that you are going to affect the people who hear it.”
- I want to inspire other kids through my project, what words would you give to kids wanting to pursue their dreams?
“Simply follow your passion. Whatever you are interested in, pursue it, and never give up.”
Part 2: Conducting The Interview
Never Give Up: A Story of Triumph
"I Don't think I've done a story where I grew as fond of the beings as I did with these elephants."
Learn about the Sharkman:
Rock climbing to a whole new level:
Bringing healthcare to the poor:
Part 3: Drive Your Inspiration and Follow Your Passion
"I want to hear what you have to say." - Bob Simon 1941-2015
The purpose of my masterpiece was to explore the things I am passionate about. My goal is to relay that onto my peers in the hopes you all will do the same. No matter what obstacle lies in the way, never give up. Nothing worth having comes easy. Simply. follow yours dreams. Whatever it is you want to do, accept who you are and revel in it. You single handedly are in charge of the course of your life. Whatever you pursue in life, pursue it with the up most effort and ambition. As we all take on the next grand adventure of tackling college, remember: In the wise words of Confucius, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
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