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Anna Barrett

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Alabama, Montgomery
Covers:  Politics News
Doesn't Cover: Opinion
Health reporter for AL Reflector | JSU alumna | Former @ChanticleerJSU News Editor | Former AL Daily News Intern

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Montgomery, Alabama
Reporter at Alabama Reflector
Former Intern at Alabama Daily News
Former News Editor at The Chanticleer

What was your first job as a journalist?

I was the News Editor at my college's student news outlet.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No! I have always wanted to.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is allowing news outlets to publish quick updates rather than whole stories.

Awards

College Media Association's Pinnacle Award

2023 - Best in Breaking News Coverage

This category recognizes excellence in digital coverage throughout a 72-hour period of a breaking-news event or development. Judging will be based upon evidence of exceptional journalism under deadline pressure, clear presentation through user interface, interactivity, use of social tools and creative use of the medium. An entry will consist of a single piece, series or package on the same event or development.

Jacksonville State University John C. Turner Award

2024 - Student Journalism

The overall discipline award for Jacksonville State University's Department of Communication. It is given to one student every year.