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Jeanette Abrahamsen

Jeanette Abrahamsen

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    How VR Will Shape the Future of Education

    The country has perhaps never been in such an advantageous state of mind to usher in a new era of education that integrates mind-blowing innovations in mixed reality technology.

    December 28, 2020April 14, 2021 by JeanetteAbrahamsen

    Behind the scenes: TV news in a pandemic

    One of the best parts of working in TV news is the energy you feel in the studio surrounded by lights and action. So what do you do when a pandemic forces you to work from home? Here’s how my Florida Focus class created TV newscasts 100% remotely.

    November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 by JeanetteAbrahamsen

    How to edit and share 360 photos

    This post walks you through using a Ricoh Theta S 360 camera and editing 360 photos for web and social media.

    April 16, 2019August 22, 2020 by JeanetteAbrahamsen

    Mobile Storytelling

    If the pen was mightier than the sword, mobile phones are our atomic agent of change.

    January 10, 2019February 26, 2021 by JeanetteAbrahamsen

    Teases, Ads and Promos

    Coming up after the break, how to write teases that will make your viewers watch your newscast.

    December 17, 2018April 3, 2019 by JeanetteAbrahamsen

    TV Newsroom Jobs

    Every television newsroom is a little different depending on the market size, but here is an overview of the jobs at an average news station.

    December 17, 2018 by JeanetteAbrahamsen

    Robot Reporters, Artificial Intelligence, and Mixed-Reality Storytelling

    Immersive storytelling is opening a new world for journalists. This post will show you innovative examples of 360, AI and AR.

    September 24, 2017April 14, 2019 by JeanetteAbrahamsen

    TV News Stories

    One of the best ways to sharpen your TV news skills is to watch and learn. Let’s analyze some award-winning videos to see how you can improve your storytelling.

    June 27, 2017January 20, 2020 by JeanetteAbrahamsen

    Video Editing

    This post walks you through how to use Adobe Premiere Pro to edit videos.

    January 29, 2016August 12, 2020 by JeanetteAbrahamsen

    Producing Broadcast News

    A great producer always asks themselves one question about every story they choose to air… who cares? A great producer can quickly sift through hundreds of headlines and videos every day and pick out the ones that matter to their viewers.

    January 10, 2016December 8, 2018 by JeanetteAbrahamsen

    Podcasts For Journalists

    Multitask like a journalist! Here are some of my favorite podcast episodes about writing, interviewing and social media.

    August 1, 2019April 7, 2020 by JeanetteAbrahamsen

    How To Develop And Pitch A Story

    Want to be a storyteller? These story pitch tips will help you feel more confident at editorial meetings and help you avoid the dreaded story rejection.

    July 31, 2019August 25, 2019 by JeanetteAbrahamsen

    Criminal Justice & Institutional Injustice

    Institutional injustice stems from hundreds of years of bias against people based on things like their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, education and lack of wealth.

    August 17, 2018December 6, 2018 by JeanetteAbrahamsen

    How Not Too Right

    Bad headlines are everywhere. We’ll take a look at a few common mistakes to keep an eye out for when you’re news editing.

    August 13, 2018January 25, 2019 by JeanetteAbrahamsen

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    • Weekend Shootings In Texas And Wisconsin Add To Tally Of U.S. Gun Deaths April 18, 2021
      After a big surge in gun deaths in 2020, high-profile mass shootings this spring are a reminder that America's epidemic of gun violence persists.
    • Indianapolis Shooting Suspect Obtained Guns Legally, Police Say April 18, 2021
      The weapons used in Thursday's mass shooting at a FedEx facility were purchased legally by the suspect in July and September of 2020, police said. A shotgun was seized from him earlier.
    • U.S., China Agree To Cooperate On Climate Crisis With Urgency April 18, 2021
      The world's two biggest carbon polluters agreed to cooperate to curb climate change with "seriousness and urgency" days before President Biden hosts a virtual summit of world leaders on the issue.
    • The Incredible Shrinking And Growing Brains Of Indian Jumping Ants April 18, 2021
      A new study of Indian jumping ants shows they have the ability to shrink and expand their brains — a first for any insect.
    • Brooklyn Center, Minnesota's Most Diverse City, Is In The Spotlight After Shooting April 18, 2021
      The inner-ring suburb where Daunte Wright was shot by police has diversified dramatically over the last 30 years. Its city administration — and police force — have been slower to change.
    • Opinion: How COVID Reveals The Hypocrisy Of The Global Health 'Experience' April 18, 2021
      Health workers from the West couldn't help out in other countries due to lockdowns and restrictions. So they turned to help at home. But what is their role in lower resource countries moving forward?
    • OPINION: Doctors Should Be More Candid With Their Patients April 18, 2021
      As a doctor, I was eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in December, but I also was pregnant, and there wasn't yet much data to inform my decision. What I needed was a different kind of information.
    • For Some Americans, Getting A Vaccine Is As Easy As Showing Up To Work April 18, 2021
      Companies like Tyson and Amazon are offering on-site coronavirus vaccinations to their employees in order remove barriers to getting the shots.
    • Quiet No More: Sen. Hirono's Immigrant Journey Fuels Her Fire In Congress April 18, 2021
      Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii — one of the most outspoken Democrats in Congress — wasn't always so vociferous. She says her story, detailed in a new memoir, has driven her to "stand up to bullies."
    • Putin Critic Alexei Navalny 'Could Die At Any Moment,' Doctor Says April 18, 2021
      The imprisoned Russian opposition leader, who is three weeks into a hunger strike, is at risk of cardiac arrest or kidney failure, according to test results, his physician says.
    • $25 Million Worth Of Giant Clam Shells Seized In The Philippines April 18, 2021
      The raid Friday was the third giant clam bust in just over a month. Since the beginning of March, about $30 million worth of giant clams have been seized from illegal operations.
    • SpaceX Wins $2.9 Billion Contract For Next Lunar Lander April 17, 2021
      The company beat out two others in its bid to develop a lunar lander that will bring Americans back to the moon in the coming years.
    • Producer Scott Rudin Steps Back From Broadway Following Allegations Of Bullying April 17, 2021
      The producer announced Saturday that he would take a step back after allegations of bullying and workplace misconduct were reported this month.
    • Indianapolis Sikh Community Mourns 4 Of Its Members Killed In Shooting April 17, 2021
      "These kinds of violent attacks are a threat to all of us," said community member Maninder Singh Walia. The gunman's motive in attacking a FedEx warehouse on Thursday night is still unknown.
    • Global COVID-19 Deaths Top 3 Million April 17, 2021
      The largest number of deaths have come in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, India and the United Kingdom. The pandemic death toll reached 1 million in September 2020 and 2 million in January.

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