Keep the information pulsed from the grassroots.

Journalists and media professionals at the grassroots level are a force close to the people, understanding their lives, thoughts, and aspirations. They play a crucial role in quickly and accurately conveying the Party's guidelines and policies, as well as the State's laws and regulations, to the people. Despite challenging working conditions and an ever-increasing workload in the digital age, they continuously learn, innovate, and stay close to real-life situations to deliver practical information and contribute to spreading positive values ​​in the community.

Continuously improve yourself to keep your passion for journalism alive.

After graduating with a degree in History Education from Dong Thap University in 2014, Nguyen Duy Phuoc began working in Hung Dien commune, Tay Ninh province, in charge of broadcasting. Although not formally trained in journalism, his passion for public relations led him to gradually familiarize himself with audio recorders, cameras, and broadcast his first news reports on the local radio system.

Nguyen Duy Phuoc consistently hones his journalistic skills and pays meticulous attention to detail in every journalistic piece.

In 2022, he transferred to work at the Tan Hung (formerly) District Radio Station, continuing his work as a reporter. After the implementation of the two-tiered local government model, he is currently a civil servant at the Vinh Chau Commune Public Service Center, responsible for filming, editing, and broadcasting. In addition, he regularly collaborates with Tay Ninh Newspaper and Radio and Television.

Looking back on his more than 10 years in the profession, Phuoc said that the early days were quite challenging. “I wasn't trained in journalism, so I faced many difficulties in my work. My work location was in a remote area with limited transportation. Many times I had to learn on the job, independently researching and mastering filming, news writing, and editing skills to meet the requirements,” he shared.

His drive for self-improvement has driven him to continuously enhance his skills. Beyond his daily work, he proactively participates in professional training courses, journalism workshops, and self-study through books, documents, and the internet to improve his expertise. According to Mr. Phuoc, grassroots journalism requires journalists to be close to the people, understand them, and be present promptly where they need the voice of the press. From successful production models and best practices in rural development to difficult circumstances requiring assistance, all are valuable resources for creating journalistic works that reflect real life.

Over the years, he has produced hundreds of news articles and reports reflecting the socio -economic situation in the locality. His works always focus on practical issues in the lives of people in border and rural areas. Many of his works have been highly appreciated at local and provincial-level journalism awards. What he cherishes most is not the awards he has won, but the fact that the information he reports contributes to spreading positive things in the community. “Working as a local journalist is hard work, but in return, I get to interact with people, listen to and recount the true stories of their lives. That is also the motivation for me to continue to be involved in the profession,” Mr. Phuoc said.

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Maintaining the flow of information for the border region.

While Nguyen Duy Phuoc's journey into journalism began with continuous learning, for Tran Thai Hoai Phuong, Deputy Director of the Binh Hiep Commune Public Service Center, it was a special "destiny." In 2002, when the former Long An Radio and Television Station held a recruitment drive for announcers, she applied simply to try her luck. Unexpectedly, she reached the final round, and that opportunity opened the door to a new career. In 2003, the former Moc Hoa District Radio Station needed to recruit announcers, and she officially signed a contract to work there.

"At first, I simply thought of it as a job reading news. But the more I got involved, the more I realized that journalism brings many meaningful values. When I see that the information I convey is well-received by the people, I understand that journalists are contributing to keeping the flow of information alive in a rural area," Ms. Phuong shared.

Ms. Tran Thai Hoai Phuong works in many areas near the Cambodian border.

Starting out as a radio announcer, the demands of grassroots media work became increasingly high. To meet the requirements, she proactively participated in numerous training courses on filming and editing in Ho Chi Minh City, while also completing an intermediate-level program for editors and reporters, and continuing her studies at university to enhance her professional skills. The systematic training she received helped her adapt to the current multimedia journalism environment. “At the grassroots level, each person usually has to handle many different tasks, from brainstorming ideas, writing news, filming, editing, to posting on digital platforms. If you don't constantly learn, it's easy to fall behind,” she said.

The Binh Hiep 24H website is effectively operated by Ms. Tran Thai Hoai Phuong.

After 23 years dedicated to her profession, her proudest achievement is building and effectively operating the "Binh Hiep 24H" fanpage. In the context of rapid digital transformation, this information page has become an official communication channel, providing timely updates on the activities of the Party Committee, government, Fatherland Front, mass organizations, and the socio-economic development of the locality.

Besides posting news articles, the website also promotes multimedia products such as videos, images, and short clips to increase information accessibility for the public. To maintain its effectiveness, she frequently works overtime. On some days, even when events start early in the morning, she still diligently edits the content until midday to ensure timely posting.

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“My workday isn't just 8 hours; it often lasts 10 hours or more. Although it's hard work, seeing people access information quickly and accurately makes all the effort worthwhile,” she shared. According to Ms. Phuong, in the digital age, journalists need to become “multi-talented warriors,” capable of writing, speaking, filming, editing, and effectively using social media platforms. However, skills alone aren't enough; perseverance and responsibility are even more important. “Keep a cool head under pressure, a warm heart to empathize with the people, and the perseverance to pursue the profession to the end. Bringing accurate and useful information to the community is the greatest reward for a journalist,” she advised.

Despite having different paths to their profession, Nguyen Duy Phuoc and Tran Thai Hoai Phuong share a common ground: a love for grassroots journalism. From radio news broadcasts and simple films to modern digital media products, they diligently reflect life, spread positive values, and contribute to maintaining the flow of information from the grassroots. It is this dedication that creates the quiet beauty of journalists in this border region today.

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