From discussing the impact of storytelling and the challenges of the evolving news industry to reminiscing about his time in London, this episode is packed with wisdom and insights.
We uncover:
🌟The profound impact of storytelling and interviews in shaping public perception and impacting lives in Ghana and the diaspora
🌟The challenges faced by traditional media outlets and the need to adapt to the digital platform
🌟 The gap between industry practices and academia in journalism education and the importance of proper training for aspiring journalists
🌟What the future of journalism in Ghana looks like, including the convergence of traditional and digital media and the necessity for journalists to be versatile in reporting across multiple platforms.
🌟 Memorable moments from Carlton's career, including interactions with budding musicians and interviewing Dr. Joe Cohen, the inventor of a Malaria vaccine.
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🌟TOPICS (TIMESTAMPS)
00:00 Intro
04:07 Feeling trapped in academia, industry's broadcasting challenges.
07:07 Teaching and guiding colleagues in newsroom skills.
12:12 Praising skills, discussing media trends, and future.
13:32 People want on-demand content and news.
16:27 Traditional media can thrive alongside digital media.
19:59 Media arts school prepared for online and broadcast.
25:31 Exciting career capturing rising stars' journeys.
27:20 Broadcasters should be humble and honest.
28:30 Outro
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