Jade Jackson

Senior Staff Writer

Indianapolis Recorder

Indianapolis, IN USA

“I go out every single day, even when I'm not working on the clock and I'm just finding stories, especially those stories that go uncovered. That's my passion is making sure that those types of stories get told.”

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Jade Jackson

Milestones

My road in life has been direct.

In high school, I was engaged in both newspaper and TV show production, developing a love for the performance aspect of storytelling.

I went to college initially considering a career in acting, public relations, or a related role in entertainment.

After taking a journalism elective during my junior year, I realized how much I loved it and ultimately chose journalism over entertainment.

I became a voice for the African American community in Shreveport, Louisiana, reflecting diverse narratives often overlooked by mainstream media.

I embraced my role as a young journalist in Arkansas, utilizing empathy and positive engagement to connect with and uplift the community.

I started introducing innovative storytelling techniques, like TikTok, to engage younger audiences and bring fresh perspectives to journalism.

At the Indianapolis Recorder, I champion the power of personal engagement and community events, bringing stories closer to the hearts of our readers.

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Education

High School

Bachelor
Public Relations
University of North Texas

Career

Senior Staff Writer

I capture and narrate stories that connect, inform, and transform our readership.

Career Roadmap

My work combines:

Journalism

Writing

Communicating / Sharing Stories

Day to Day

A typical day for me looks like coming into work, checking and answering any emails, doing a check in on current stories due with the team, finishing out my stories, and setting even more. When breaking news happens, go to the scene to gather news, live tweet, and go live on Facebook to share updates before returning to write up information for web. One day out of the week, I pitch my stories in advance.

Recommended Education

Bachelor
Public Relations

Hurdles

The Noise I Shed

From Teachers:

"Empathy doesn't belong in journalism. You're not the story. Stay on the side."

We're taught in school that empathy is compromising to journalism. However, I believe that being empathetic has helped me with my stories and career. It helps me connect more deeply to the people I'm serving. At the same time, you need to be cognizant of how your stories may be affecting you. For example, after covering a particularly sad case, I sought therapy and focused on self-care, making sure to give importance to the delicate balance between empathy and professionalism moving forward.

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Jade Jackson

Senior Staff Writer

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Jade Jackson

Milestones

Education

Career

Career Roadmap

My work combines:

My work combines:

Journalism

Writing

Communicating / Sharing Stories

Day to Day

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Hurdles

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