In Five Years

In five years, I plan to be a reporter, editor or anchor, working in the sports department. My dream job: an anchor on the 10 p.m. newscast on ESPN. I wouldn’t mind working on the NFL Network because of my love for American football. A six-figure salary would be optimum. Hopefully I’ll attain a paid internship with ESPN.

I will attain these goals through hard work, dedication and a positive attitude. I will excel by studying all of the major sports played nationally and internationally. I will also read essential literature concerning broadcast writing skills, print journalism writing skills, grammar, punctuation and style.

I will become proficient the latest audio and video software through hands-on experimentation and thorough research.

I will build contacts through networking, communicating with veterans of the business and gaining as many references as I possibly can.

What I truly want to be, though, is financially secure and independent. My parents have preached that fiscal responsibility is the key to success. I plan on using this golden rule and other lessons I’ve learned throughout my life so I can live cleanly and comfortably.