Tim Olson
VP Digital Media and Education
KQED
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Loved learning.
But I had a philosophy degree.
So I got an entry level job at a learning organization I admired.
Then I kept applying for better jobs inside that org.
Then I landed with a good boss who encouraged me.
Then I suggested we could do more online.
And they said, OK kid, give it a try.
And I have never stopped.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Career
VP Digital Media and Education
I run the Interactive and Education teams at a public media station.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Radio
Television
Working with Others
Day to Day
Lots of planning conversations with others. Both inside my organization and outside.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Find some area you can be an authority in, and grow that skill or area. With news / media companies today, there is both an expectation of multimedia skills, and specialty area. For example, someone decent at writing, social media, reporting, and a special interest in X (e.g. education technology).
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"You should have a degree in a specific professional area."
