Leona Towner
Multimedia Journalist

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23 and on TV is a book about how to do the job of a multimedia journalist (MMJ) post-2020.​

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     The author goes to great lengths to tell a narrative  that includes language journalism textbooks define but don't often contextualize. This gives people interested in the lives of television journalist exposure to a nontraditional engaging text they will want to read.

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     This non-fiction collection of resourceful lists and first hand experiences demystifies the grandeur of the day-to-day field work of an on-air journalist.

 

     The book breaks down the job aspect of the fieldwork. It's important for people to understand the time management required to have a productive day. The book details the skillset required to make the most out of the limited time given to turn a story from a previously lived experience to an informative talking point broadcasted to living rooms across the country.

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     This how-to-guide is the perfect disciplinary text for anyone interested in journalism and the many ways it is produced, edited, and visually disseminated through local news stations. It is relevant, entertaining, and great for independent reading. Told through the eyes of a 23-year-old attempting to conquer their first big break in a top 50 television market.