Sports Journalist
As I wrap up this course and the DCIM program overall, I’ve been thinking about what lessons will actually stick with me once the assignments and due dates are behind me. The two biggest takeaways I’m leaving the program with are: the importance of building a strong personal brand and the need for my social… Continue reading Capstone & DCIM reflections
As I’ve gone on the journey of creating my capstone project, I’ve found that the most helpful sources are not the articles I’ve found, but the interviews I've done with journalists. They have enhanced my understanding of the topic simply because they do this either for a living or have been doing it for many… Continue reading My capstone project update, research progress
Designing this website has been a great learning experience for me. I started by watching the video from Professor Nesi, which helped me create a solid foundation for my website. From there, I’ve looked at some of my friends’ websites who have already taken this class and have jobs. Taking inspiration from their websites is… Continue reading Elevating my web development skills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt4waqGI-Tg Digital communication has grown exponentially over the past couple of years, bringing forward numerous new opportunities, as well as some challenges. It’s affected how we speak, listen, connect with others, do our work, and learn. Information is more accessible than ever, reaching people who were once isolated and hard to reach. You can connect… Continue reading The opportunities, shortcomings of digital communication
I’m still not entirely sure about the type of project I want to do, but I know for certain that it will involve some video, including a Zoom interview with someone. Because of that, I want to do a multimedia story, but I also want to write. I would be willing to create blog posts… Continue reading Matthew Mangam’s Capstone project plan
My personal brand is simple: I love covering sports and telling stories through my writing. By doing so, I like to think that my stories are a way of expressing myself, but also a means of informing people. After all, every sports game tells its own story, whether it's a specific moment in the game… Continue reading My personal brand and my plan to develop, communicate it to others
Introduction Ever since the 2020 pandemic, working virtually has increased drastically and is becoming increasingly common. This intrigues me because before the pandemic, it was pretty much unheard of for the most part, depending on the job. Some jobs were more flexible than others, where someone can stay home and work virtually, depending on the… Continue reading The Rise of Working Virtually in the Digital Era
Despite the course Strategic Presentation being asynchronous, I still felt very involved in the course and learned a great deal. I also had a lot of fun designing my own website and then creating a tutorial video on how to broadcast a sports game, which is something I have been working on become better at… Continue reading Two Takeaways from Strategic Presentation
My website, matthewmangam.wordpress.com is all about my goal to work in sports media. On my page, you will see everything from sports broadcasting to journalism. The YouTube video "Standard Sports Broadcasting" on the website KnowYourMeme is a mock on sports broadcasters. The video is from a New York Giants game and has someone saying what… Continue reading Memes relating to my website
The podcast link: https://soundcloud.com/matthew-mangam/popcorn-for-the-people-in-sports-media-podcast?si=8d54c247526b44339c9508225bb69105&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Hello everyone, my final podcast is now out on SoundCloud! The podcast relates to the nonprofit organization Popcorn for the People, which is all about helping people with disabilities secure jobs. My website is about helping people work in sports media as well as myself. Just like how Popcorn for the… Continue reading New Podcast out on Soundcloud!