Jim Boren on Muck Rack

Jim Boren

  • Executive Director, Fresno State Institute for Media and Public Trust
Fresno
As seen in: The New York Times, Substack, The Seattle Times, San Francisco Chronicle, The Sacramento Bee, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Florida Times-Union, San Luis Obispo Tribune, Fresno Bee, The Modesto Bee and
Covers:  Media literacy, election disinformation, fake news, the trust gap between media outlets and news consumers.
Executive Director of Fresno State Institute for Media and Public Trust, former Executive Editor of The Fresno Bee, longtime political journalist.
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

I started as a high school sports writer.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. Technology in my career spans from a manual typewriter to the latest digital devices. One of my first laptops weighed several pounds.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Journalists are the public's representative. Journalism is not about you, but you are there to present factual information to news consumers.

Why did you become a journalist?

I got hooked the first time I was on deadline and dictated a story back to the office. More importantly, journalism could make a difference.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I worked for my high school newspaper, serving in several roles.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Work hard, always know there's more to the story, and do your best to tell the complete story.
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