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what's poppin'?
By tara lynch

Connect with me and hear more about my work as a journalist on my blog "What's poppin'?" Here, we will discuss, collaborate and share ideas about the stories I am covering and what it is like to be a journalist. Feel free to tell me what's poppin' in your life too via the comments section. Hope you enjoy!
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The Fake News Era and Journalism
Seek truth and report it. Minimize Harm. Act Independently. Be Accountable and Transparent. These are the pillars of the Society of...
Tara Lynch
Apr 22, 20213 min read
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Making a TV studio at home: Do's and Don'ts
One year ago broadcast journalism was brought to a complete standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Studios were closed. People were...
Tara Lynch
Apr 20, 20212 min read
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Back to the Premiere Timeline
The second draft is always exciting. There is a ways to go, but a lot of progress is being made. A documentarian starts with nothing but...
Tara Lynch
Apr 14, 20212 min read
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The making of a rough cut and handling critique
One of the most challenging parts of this documentary journey is showing your project before it is complete. As a documentarian, you have...
Tara Lynch
Apr 6, 20212 min read
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Standing out from the crowd
Journalism is a cutthroat industry. Everyone is trying to beat each other to the stories and trying to be the best. How can you stand out?
Tara Lynch
Apr 1, 20212 min read
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How do you develop your brand as a journalist?
Usually when someone says brand development your mind’s eye might see a room full of public relations and marketing staff who are trying to
Tara Lynch
Mar 30, 20212 min read
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And the title is....
Alarm rings at 4:00 a.m. Get up. Work. Nap. Get up. Work until 11:00 p.m. Alarm rings at 4:00 a.m. So that is how I arrived at the title...
Tara Lynch
Mar 19, 20212 min read
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Wait...what time is it?
*Insert Apple Ringtone “Radar” sound here.* I startle awake to my 3:40 a.m. alarm Monday morning. Slightly dazed and confused, I check my...
Tara Lynch
Mar 5, 20212 min read
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24/7...365
Journalism is a constant, 24/7 industry that never slows down. No matter the time of day, there is news. Normal nine to five jobs...
Tara Lynch
Mar 3, 20212 min read
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Time is the most precious thing we own
There is never enough time in the day for a journalist, especially an MMJ who is responsible for several tasks. Posting stories on the...
Tara Lynch
Mar 1, 20212 min read
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Stepping Beyond Your Comfort Zone: Documentary Filmmaking
As I began this documentary process, I found myself to be overwhelmed, but excited. I know this will be a challenge, something I have never
Tara Lynch
Feb 24, 20212 min read
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The News Consumer Walks into their NewsFeed
As we discussed in our last conversation together, the relationship between journalist and news consumer is rapidly changing because the...
Tara Lynch
Feb 17, 20212 min read
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Wait... what do you really do?
MMJ. Multimedia Journalist. These two words comes up often in the media world and sounds like a super official title, but what do those...
Tara Lynch
Feb 17, 20212 min read
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