"Journalists must maintain their professional integrity regardless of the circumstances."
In 1992, after the province was divided, I, along with five colleagues from the Ha Nam Ninh Newspaper, returned to establish the Ninh Binh Newspaper. In the early days, everything was scarce, and our work was very difficult. We mainly traveled to the field by bicycle, and the roads were very bad back then, making it quite challenging to get a news article. However, with our passion for the profession, we all worked tirelessly and were deeply involved with the field, resulting in many articles that were insightful, timely, and relevant to current events. Each issue was highly appreciated by our readers. For those in this profession, being loved by readers is an immeasurable happiness. That's why we became more passionate about our work, traveling more and writing more enthusiastically. But while gaining the trust and affection of readers is difficult, maintaining that trust and respect for the writing profession is even more challenging. Personally, I have always been committed to upholding the professional reputation and prestige of a journalist. This awareness has been with me from the moment I entered the profession until I put down my pen. Professional prestige is earned through hard work, continuous learning from friends and colleagues, and a constant desire for creativity in every piece of work. A journalist's reputation, on the other hand, depends on their own conscious self-improvement and training throughout their career. Journalism is a demanding profession, but public judgment and recognition are always fair and show respect to journalists who are dedicated to their work.
"My secret is to be passionate about my work."
I am a self-taught radio announcer. I came to this profession because of a passionate love for it. Since childhood, I loved listening to the radio so much that I could listen to any program, hanging on to every word and imitating the pronunciation. The voices of Ms. Tuyet Mai and Ms. Kim Cuc touched the listener's soul, poignant and deeply moving, captivating me and making me dream of becoming a radio announcer. Fortunately, besides my passion, I was blessed with a pleasant voice. And one day, Ninh Binh Radio Station (the predecessor of Ninh Binh Radio and Television Station) was recruiting announcers. Hearing the news, I was overjoyed and eagerly went to audition. Unexpectedly, the station manager (at that time, Mr. Hoang Chuong) accepted me immediately. Being accepted into the station made me incredibly happy. I had finally reached my dream.
A radio announcer is not just a… talking machine. Besides a good voice, creativity and sensitivity are essential, along with a spirit of continuous learning. Throughout my career, the station entrusted me with reading many important news reports, including those from the historical period of 1975. I retired in 2007. My greatest success is the trust and affection of my colleagues and the love of the radio listeners. Many people have never met me, but they are familiar with my voice as if it were a close, familial bond.
"If I had the chance to choose again, I would still choose journalism."
In 1994, I started working at Ninh Binh Newspaper, arguably belonging to the second generation after the province's re-establishment in 1992. From the time I joined the newspaper until my retirement (in 2022), I worked continuously at Ninh Binh Newspaper for 28 years. Actually, there were many opportunities to change careers, but I persevered with journalism. I believe I made the right choice and am passionate about this profession. During that time, I experienced a full range of emotions, both joy and sorrow, but I am always proud of and cherish the time I spent. I chose journalism, and the profession chose me. I believe that any profession, if chosen with dedication and commitment, will yield results.
During my time as a journalist, I had the opportunity to travel, write, experience, and was fortunate enough to have some articles that readers remember to some extent. Even now, three years after my retirement, looking back on that time still evokes many emotions in me. And if I had the chance to choose again, I would still choose journalism. On June 21st, society honors those working in journalism, and it's also an opportunity for journalists to reflect on themselves, to become more perfect, and to better fulfill the mission entrusted to them by society.
"Sometimes, images are the most valuable detail in a documentary."
After graduating from the Nguyen Du School of Creative Writing, I joined the Ha Nam Ninh Radio and Television Station in 1976. Until my retirement, I had nearly 40 years of experience in the broadcasting industry. Throughout my career, I produced many works in various genres, but my favorite genre was documentary filmmaking. For a documentary, the most difficult part is finding a topic, then developing a detailed and thorough script, and finally surveying filming locations and choosing camera angles…
For me, a compelling documentary doesn't necessarily have to cover grand topics, but it absolutely must cover topics that can touch the hearts of the audience. Things that seem simple can have profound meaning, and seemingly insignificant images can become the most valuable details of the film. Therefore, the emotional resonance of a journalist will create a unique material, a truly one-of-a-kind work.
I have a documentary film that won a Silver Award at the Vietnam Television Film Festival held in Hue in 1999, titled "The Village of the Drum-Fishing People." This film portrays the beauty of labor and the hard work of those who make their living fishing in Ninh Phong commune. Winning a Silver Award at that time was a valuable recognition for those in the profession. However, that wasn't my most memorable film. The film that impressed me the most and still evokes strong emotions when I recall it is the documentary "Echoes of a Sound." The main character in this film is the janitor, the person in charge of the school drum at Luong Van Tuy High School. The film perfectly captured what I wanted to convey: a familiar and beloved sound; honoring the enduring beauty of the labor of the person who beats the school drum, signaling the start and end of classes, and the mid-morning exercise sessions...
What impressed me most was the film's closing scene. It was on a holiday, with students rushing to give flowers to their teachers. Meanwhile, in a corner of the schoolyard, the janitor, with a gentle smile, continued diligently and silently performing his duties without any resentment or envy, because for him, it was his responsibility.
As the film ends, the sound of the school drum becomes a beautiful lingering memory in the hearts of viewers, expressing their affection, respect, and appreciation for the quiet work of the janitor, and somewhere in there, a fleeting sense of regret about the unintentional neglect… the school janitor would probably be very happy to receive a thank you in that act of gratitude.
Source: https://baoninhbinh.org.vn/ky-niem-nhung-ngay-lam-bao-002329.htm
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