4 Things You Need to Become a TikTok Journalist That Aren’t a Code of Ethics
With TikTok, becoming a journalist is easier than ever before, as long as you define “journalism” as just asking or telling a person something, filming it, and posting it online. Think you have what it takes? Then keep reading below for the four things you need to become a TikTok journalist that don’t include anything that resembles a journalistic code of ethics.
Confidence.
Since the people you’re interviewing don’t know you’re about to interview them, you’re going to need the confidence to interrupt people while they’re minding their business to ask them what their “type” is, because they’re not always going to be very welcoming. But with the right attitude, you’ll feel no remorse for recording strangers and getting clout from them in no time. So go ahead and get out there – you don’t need to go to school for this!
A wireless microphone.
A microphone that you can carry around and put in people’s faces is one of the most essential tools for TikTok reporting. Whether you’re going up and down stairs at the mall, walking around a public park, or stopping joggers on the sidewalk, a wireless mic is a must, especially when you need to pull the mic back to you so that your face is still in the video. Read More…