Seasoned Washington Post sports journalist and editor Len Shapiro shares his thoughts at Shenandoah University about careers in journalism today and in the future. He advocates journalists must know the basics, from writing engaging headlines and stories to editing copy to navigating new media tools and specialized distribution channels. Shapiro believes large newspaper brands will continue to persist over time. “I don’t think journalism is ever going to stop,” he said. “Journalists are the watchdogs. We’re the first chapter of history, and I don’t think that’s ever going to change.”
