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 Cam Derby '18,  sports director for KEZI 9 News in Eugene, covering the Oregon Ducks, Oregon State Beavers, and local sports teams.  He previously was a sports anchor and reporter for KDRV-TV in Medford. 

Find Cam Derby Online:
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LinkedIn
Twitter
KEZI 9 Bio Page

Show Notes:
0:02: Show introduction
0:27: Guest introduction
0:49: Differentiating yourself in a saturated field (sports journalism)
2:37: Maintaining a public persona
4:28: Developing on-camera skills
5:46: Choosing a news station to work at
6:53: Working behind the camera
8:23: Average work day
10:22: Translating journalism education into career
11:23: Covering breaking news 
14:37: Developing beat-specific knowledge
15:32: Reporting on non-traditional sports stories
20:09: Building relationships with players and coaches
22:34: How do you find stories locally when there’s not a ton going on
23:58: Developing a reporter voice on camera
25:07: Putting on a performance for the camera
26:06: Letting go of perfectionism and learning on the job
29:15: Staying grounded
34:14: Vetting the credibility of sources
36:54: Working with advertisers
39:37: Choosing which station to work for
41:46: Wrap-up

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