Proud of parents working in journalism

Nurturing dreams from family

Growing up in a home where both his father and mother were involved in journalism, Tran Khanh Hung (born in 2002) soon developed a love for storytelling through images and words. Currently, Hung is a freelance MC, collaborating with a number of media units in Long An province and Ho Chi Minh City. Hung's father - Mr. Tran Huu Duc, currently works at the Center for Culture, Information and Broadcasting of Tan An City, and his mother is Ms. Vo Thi Hong Xuyen - editor at Long An Newspaper and Radio and Television Station. The image of his parents having to go on business trips early in the morning, following every big and small event or sitting quietly at night editing articles and making news bulletins, all gradually became familiar memories for Hung. Those were also the moments that instilled in him pride and admiration for a difficult but meaningful profession. Throughout the years of being involved in journalism , his parents taught Hung many valuable things through each story of the profession and each business trip. Since then, the love for the job that my parents have devoted their whole lives to has been planted and grown in me day by day. “I remember when I was in middle school, my father started to introduce me to cameras, introduced recording equipment, and guided me on how to compose, frame, and choose camera angles so that the image looks harmonious and natural. At that time, I just felt happy and curious, but gradually, the sessions I went on with my father helped me see more clearly the meticulousness and thoroughness of the work behind a TV news report,” Hung shared.

Tran Khanh Hung asserts himself as a young and dynamic storyteller.

With the encouragement of his family, Hung proactively improved his skills and tried his hand at many roles, from Union and Association activities during his student days to MC competitions. Hung saw them all as opportunities to practice his confidence in front of the camera and learn how to connect with the audience. For Hung, his mother not only accompanied him on his journey to reach his dream but also guided and taught Hung from small things such as pronunciation, voice maintenance, and conveying emotions through each word and look. In 2024, he won first prize in the MC competition of Long An province and began collaborating with columns on LA34. Hung gradually asserted himself as a young, approachable, and dynamic storyteller. “I am always proud and feel lucky to have parents who are both teachers and motivators. That is also the motivation for me to try hard in my studies and hope to become a journalist like my parents. The lessons and stories from my parents are valuable assets that help me to be more confident in the path I have chosen and to persistently pursue my passion," Hung shared.

Tran Khanh Hung's family at the Award Ceremony of the 2024 Long An Province MC Competition

Although each person has a different journey and start, young people who pursue journalism from their families have one thing in common: their love for the profession is nurtured by their parents, who have spent their whole lives in the propaganda industry. Because behind every word, every frame, there is always the shadow of their parents, who are the ones who silently pass on the passion for the profession.

Next Generation

Having worked for 40 years at Long An Radio and Television Station (now Long An Radio and Television Newspaper), composer Viet Son is not only known as a passionate journalist but also an author with many contributions in the fields of literature, reformed theater, and traditional singing. Although growing up under the guidance of his father, Nguyen Truong Hai (born in 1996) - his youngest son, did not choose to follow his father's path right from the beginning of his career. It was only when he worked directly at Long An Radio and Television Station, doing the filming and editing of news reports following each current event, that he truly understood the rhythm of journalism. In the early days of his career, Hai could not avoid making mistakes, but his father always silently monitored, gently gave advice and pointed out every small flaw. Those comments are the way a father passes on his profession to his son. Although they are not imposed or taught rigidly, they are like invisible pressure, reminding Hai to always try to do better and be more meticulous after each news report and each frame.

Writer Viet Son shares his working experience with reporter Truong Hai

4 years working at the News Department, a period of time that cannot be called long but is enough for me to contemplate and mature in journalism as well as equip myself with the knowledge and skills that those working in propaganda need to hone. Hai confided that many times he felt pressured under the "shadow" of his father who used to hold a leadership position in the industry, but that became the motivation for Hai to make more efforts every day. In the past time, he has always been proactive in learning from colleagues, participating in professional training courses; at the same time, accumulating skills through practice. Sometimes he had to travel to record in the middle of the flood season in Dong Thap Muoi, make reports in remote coastal areas and islands or participate in important live television programs. The long, arduous trips prevented him from spending much time with his small family, but they never made him falter. Because for him, each business trip is not only a propaganda mission but also an opportunity to practice courage and gain a deeper understanding of the mission of journalism. In order to have the latest reports, articles, and information broadcast properly, the reporters and the entire team behind them must work tirelessly and diligently regardless of time. Through those business trips, he always remembers the image of the person who every year roamed the roads, living with the "breath" of life to bring back authentic footage.

Now, with his own television products recognized by colleagues and audiences, reporter Truong Hai still chooses to work quietly, without making a fuss, without chasing fame. He confided that what makes him happiest is when his father watches the news and just nods gently. "I am always proud to be guided by my father on every journey, but more than that, I hope that one day, my father will also be proud of what I have strived to achieve" - Hai expressed. The road ahead is certainly full of difficulties, but with what his father has built during more than half of his life as a journalist, Hai always maintains a serious and responsible attitude towards his work. That is also the way he continues "his father's profession", continuing the journalism ideal that has been passed down through many generations.

Although each person has a different journey and start, young people who pursue journalism from their families have one thing in common: their love for the profession is nurtured by their parents, who have spent their whole lives in the propaganda industry. Because behind every word, every frame, there is always the image of their parents, who are the ones who silently pass on the passion for the profession./.

My Uyen

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