**Take time this week to review all elements in the Infodemic section of Blackboard. Be certain you get a sense of what the reporters are covering and how social media was used in past projects.**
Due by end of class, Wednesday, March 1
By the end of class, upload the story submission document to Blackboard.
Multimedia Story #2
All of these items will be published together on your website. In my feedback to you, I will let you know if you should publish on NCC News as well.
- 550-600 word story with mobile-friendly layout (subheadings, bullet points, key points, pull-quotes, etc.)
- 2-3 images taken with a mobile device. Remember to caption all photos.
- Video (1-1:30) produced using the iMovie mobile app and embedded in your story.
Reporting Across Social Media
These items must be spread out during the reporting process: share as you go. You should have a social media game plan for every story before heading out the door. Below are the items you’re required to share while producing your first story. Remember, posts should be social media optimized. For example, they’ll include @mentions, hashtags, tags, and visuals — items that lead to increased engagement. Also, it’s a good idea to periodically mention you’re covering the story for NCC News by @mentioning in posts.
- At least four tweets (which include the items below). Give your audience meaningful info: use quotes from sources, ask a question about the story, provide a behind-the-scenes look. Don’t simply write, “here’s a tease of my story” or “package coming soon.” This is newsroom jargon and doesn’t engage our audiences. Remember to optimize those tweets!
- A “readable” social media video produced with the Adobe Spark Video app. Share to Twitter and your professional Facebook page. Keep this around :30 seconds.
- At least one social media graphic produced with Adobe Spark Post or Canva. Share to Twitter and your professional Facebook page.
- Create a Wakelet with the items mentioned above.
Mobile and Social Media Journalism 