Came to journalism by chance and stayed with heart

BHG - From a Bachelor of Biology, now I am a reporter, not only that, but also an Electronic Newspaper reporter.

Ignore the reason why I took this “unrelated” job. But this is my choice, and I have never regretted it.

I am an introvert, and in my own opinion, a dry, boring person. In my imagination, a reporter must be dynamic, resourceful, especially skillful, with high EQ, while I am the complete opposite. However, I often jokingly say that because “the profession chooses the person”, I end up working as a reporter - a job that I think is like a parallel line to me.

Every trip, every meeting is an opportunity for me to learn about the culture and life in my homeland. In the picture: Talking with a Dao woman during a business trip to Bach Dich, Yen Minh.

I had to get used to everything. The first time I touched a camera, a camcorder, fiddled with dozens of buttons on the camera body. The first time I learned about composition, focal length, aperture, ISO. The first time I learned about the angle and light when looking at a photo, a video clip. Then I recorded and wrote the content myself, and created the first video clip in my life. Many times I wandered alone on bumpy highland roads with a camera strapped to the back of my car. Many times I was "teased" when I had to stand behind a camera taller than my head, sweating while carrying the camera to keep up with the activities of a festival. There were also times when I doubted myself, was I suitable for this job?

But then, for the first time, I received a warm welcome from everyone as a reporter. From the people, students, to the grassroots cadres where I set foot, everyone enthusiastically supported and helped me complete my work. For the first time, I received encouragement and recognition for my abilities whenever I lacked confidence in myself. I realized that thanks to this job, I met many people, learned a lot of new knowledge, and saw many beautiful landscapes that you would never have seen if you just traveled . I also trained many skills, gradually becoming a more resourceful person than I initially thought. Most of all, I got to know and work with excellent colleagues who were always enthusiastic in teaching, encouraging, and fueling my "professional passion". I still remember clearly how nervous I was when my first video was published in the newspaper, and when it was well received and attracted a lot of attention, that feeling turned into pride. I did it, really stood in the team, contributed to bringing information closer to the public.

A working session at the facility.

Two years is not long, but it is enough for me to look back and smile at myself - a Biology graduate who once struggled with the camera, who once doubted herself amidst countless challenges. Now, I am no longer an outsider, but am gradually immersing myself in the rhythm of journalism - a job full of challenges but also full of opportunities for growth. I believe that as long as I maintain faith, curiosity and love for the profession, the road ahead will continue to open up. And I will continue to go, step by step more firmly, on the journey that I have chosen.

Nhu Nguyet

Source: https://baohagiang.vn/xa-hoi/202506/tinh-co-den-voi-nghe-bao-va-o-lai-bang-trai-tim-c4c4671/