Tech for Non-Techies8 Jan 2025

236. Combining Creativity with Data: Inside the Future of Journalism at the FT

What does it mean to evolve your career in the Digital Age?

Meet Janina Conboye, a Financial Times journalist who added data skills to her storytelling talent. This episode is a masterclass in smart career transitions.

Listen to learn:

What data journalism actually is and why top news organisations are investing in it
How to think strategically about your career evolution
Why the "creative vs technical" divide is holding people back
How to use AI tools like ChatGPT to help you learn new skills
The reality of career transitions - from the tears to the triumphs

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

03:06 Understanding Data Journalism

05:49 Intersection of Traditional and Data Journalism

09:00 Data for Storytelling

12:12 Data Skills

15:07 The Future of Journalism and Data

17:51 Data Journalism for Readers

21:03 Transitioning Careers

23:49 Long-Term Investments in Career Development

For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/236-combining-creativity-with-data-inside-the-future-of-journalism-at-the-ft

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