Jessica Jiji
Newswriter
United Nations
New York, NY USA
“There's nothing wrong with looking for what makes you feel good.”
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By Roadtrip NationJessica Jiji
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Fell into her job "backwards."
Was working at the U.N. for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and fell in love with the place.
Started out doing grunt work, wasn't getting credit, bylines for her work.
Her first contract was only for five days, says she had to "really prove herself in those five days."
Now works as a newswriter covering breaking international developments
Writes fiction and nonfiction books and screenplays on the side.
Says there are a variety of ways to change the world and they all have value.
Believes that finding happiness is "the major goal."
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Bachelor
Brown University
Brown University
Career
Newswriter
I'm an author and newswriter covering breaking international events for the United Nations.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Government
Journalism
Helping People
Interviewed By
New York City
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