Gabriel Dance has an interesting story behind him and he's currently in a position to work on and talk about some of the most exciting and innovative multimedia projects in existence. He's (like) quite a lucky guy.
I enjoyed Dance's enthusiasm and honest demeanor - his simple advice offered right away (to do what you have an inherent interest in) is good for anyone to hear. Dance clearly ended up in the right place at the New York Times, where the multimedia projects being created are simply amazing. I think Dance gave a good overview of a few important issues in journalism as well as multimedia technology.
I was particularly interested in the section on transparency. The image of the media is not overwhelmingly favorable these days, so it's more important than ever to be open and honest with where we obtain our information. Providing access to sources that we've used to build a story and presenting information in a way that lets the audience see the issues for what they are will only help to build our own credibility. Better transparency is needed in many of this country's arenas, and journalism should be leading the way.
A couple of questions for Dance:
1. What are a few more examples of ways that news outlets of all kinds can strive towards better transparency?
2. The NYT creates many intricate and time consuming projects. How do you go about making sure people actually see the work you do? What strategies have you adopted?
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