Meet Erdem and Ryan – two recent La Trobe graduates
Recent La Trobe graduates Erdem Koc and Ryan Witcombe will join The Working Journalist class this evening to talk about their lives as working journalists. All students and staff are most welcome to attend.
SBS job for upstart founding editor
A few weeks ago he was being ruthlessly exploited in his role as “upstart” editor. Now, it gives us great pleasure to confirm that Erdem Koc has just landed a job as as news journalist with SBS Radio in Melbourne.
A farewell note
As semester two draws to a close, outgoing upstart editor Erdem Koc reflects on his experiences at the editor’s desk.
Trauma as a daily reality
From natural disasters to car crashes, news reporters deal with traumatic stories every day. But at what point does it all become a little too much for the journalist to cope with, and what can be done to minimise the effects of trauma? Erdem Koc reflects on his own experiences.
SBS cadetships
SBS has announced details of two journalist cadet positions for 2010, including a position for an Indigenous Journalism Cadet. Please note that applications for both positions close on 2 October.
Wikipedia: The Pop-Culture Bible
While university students are constantly reminded of the dangers of using Wikipedia as a reference for their work, Sarah Dailey says the online encyclopedia actually deserves more credit than what it is often given.
The harsh reality
Australia’s appetite for reality television has yet to be sated, with the finale of MasterChef attracting more than four-million viewers. While many critics dismiss the reality genre as brainless and moronic, Gulsum Unal argues that there’s good reasons why so many of us enjoy watching it.
Erdem Ko̤ РWorking Journalist profile
He had a regular radio gig before he graduated from high school. And since embarking on a double degree in Law and Media, Erdem Koç has consolidated his radio talents at SBS while completing internships at both The Age and Channel 10. And that’s not all folks: he’s also the current editor of upstart. Former classmate Stephanie De Campo caught up with Erdem just before his official launch into the stratosphere.
Auskar Surbakti – Working Journalist profile
Auskar Surbakti has been blessed by the Pope and met the Dalai Lama, and he’s only 24. A journalist with SBS Television World News and Current Affairs, he reports for the nightly news bulletin and works on stories for Living Black, Dateline and Insight. Isabel Robinson spoke with this talented young reporter.