Breaking the News

As told by Marrisa Calligeros, being a journalist isn't always fun. In a journalist's career a time will come when it is necessary to make a 'death knock' in order to create the best news piece possible.

Aided by social media the 'death knock' has been taken a step further.

Through Twitter and Instagram journalists now have the ability to contact a person directly. This is a very valuable tool, but it must be used appropriately. The above instance raises questions about when and when it is not appropriate to try to contact someone through social media. Obviously, this is an example of when tweeting a grieving family is not okay.

However, the journalist looking to get some further information, is to an extent, doing his job. The 'death knock' is something that the journalist probably does not enjoy and would hardly call enjoyable, but in some instances it must be done.

Performing the 'death knock' is something that I never want to do, but eventually (if I do pursue journalism) will most likely have to do. Hopefully I am able to do it in the most respectful and appropriate way possible.