Independent Media Outlet Prospectus Reflection

One of the more interesting projects I’ve had to do in my journalism classes was to create this new independent media outlet. My idea was a website dedicated to the media coverage of high school sports. I was surprised that even though I tend to think of myself as highly knowledgeable on that particular subject area, putting the entire proposal together was difficult. In order to create a properly functioning website that can really work the way you imagine, you need to think through so many little details. I think overall, the entire class made some impressive presentations. All were unique, well-thought-out and I really thought all could be great assets. This project required a lot of thought, but at the same time it was interesting to see the different interests of different classmates. I thought Brandon’s radio station was very well planned out. It was clear that he had a lot of experience in the area and he was confident in what he was talking about. I also like Sam’s idea for the FOIA Finder. Although ambitious, I believe that type of a website could be a huge asset for journalists and other people looking for information. I think either of these projects could be fantastic investments for potential funders.