ABSTRACT

TV multimedia journalism seems like a job for the young or lesser striped, but many accomplished reporters and photographers have made the leap. Some see it as another mountain to conquer; others view it as a necessary function of present-day TV news. Just as younger journalists must treat “doing it all” as more than a means to an end, older ones must accept it as both a potential and current reality. This “break” chapter includes an interview with Peter Rosen, a seasoned journalist who returned to the business as an MMJ; he has grown to appreciate the value of the position. He discusses the strengths and limitations of the practice while offering advice to one-person bands of all ages.