The best reporters don't just wait for assignments from their editor, they take initiative and seek out story ideas directly. A good story can be found anywhere, but it takes a skilled journalist to know how to find them. But how do they know where to look? It all comes down to staying curious, paying attention and cultivating your instincts. What many students don't know is that developing this journalistic "spidey-sense" is a learned skill, just like anything else. Led by a high school newspaper adviser turned professional journalist, this interactive session will provide you with some practical guidance on how to effectively train yourself to become a more curious, proactive reporter and storyteller.
Nov 14, 2025 12:00 Noon - 12:45 PM(America/Chicago)
Venue : Davidson Ballroom C
20251114T120020251114T1245America/ChicagoDeveloping your "spidey-sense": How to find good storiesThe best reporters don't just wait for assignments from their editor, they take initiative and seek out story ideas directly. A good story can be found anywhere, but it takes a skilled journalist to know how to find them. But how do they know where to look? It all comes down to staying curious, paying attention and cultivating your instincts. What many students don't know is that developing this journalistic "spidey-sense" is a learned skill, just like anything else. Led by a high school newspaper adviser turned professional journalist, this interactive session will provide you with some practical guidance on how to effectively train yourself to become a more curious, proactive reporter and storyteller.Davidson Ballroom CJEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Conventionamber@jea.org
