Next Generation Leaders celebrates the achievements of young alumni of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. In this episode we talk to Becky Hoag '19, climate YouTuber and podcaster who hosts Beckisphere Climate Corner and the Climate Recap Podcast. She was previously a science writer for DeVine Consulting, Inc.

Find Becky Hoag Online:
Twitter
Linkedin
Twitch
YouTube Channel
The Climate Recap Podcast
Facebook
Patreon
Website

Show Notes: 
0:02: Show introduction and guest introduction
0:51: Educational and career background
4:49: Preferred communication platforms
7:29: Being authentic online
9:09: Make science understandable for the public
11:37: Research workflow
13:37: Collaborating with other content creators
14:42: What a typical workday looks like
17:01: Why Becky decided to do this full-time
19:40: Dealing with trolls on social media
20:58: Getting political versus neutral reporting
24:12: Advantages of YouTube as a platform
28:50: Objectivity in journalism
31:21: What inspired Becky to report on climate change
33:57: Tips for starting a YouTube channel or podcast
35:51: Show wrap-up

Download the transcript for this episode.

Interested in more podcast content from the SOJC? Check out the Hearst Demystifying Media Podcast, where Damian Radcliffe gets the industry scoop from media experts.