The Encore interview: Kate McClymont
In this week’s Encore interview, Fairfax investigative reporter Kate McClymont talks about the dangers of doing her job and how the changing media landscape has altered the role of the journalist.
AN INCORRIGIBLE GOSSIP
Kate McClymont on being an “incorrigible gossip” and an ASIC addict, how investigative journalism differs from other forms of journalism, covering the Eddie Obeid scandal and being an overnight sensation 20 years in the making.
SOCIAL JOURNALISM
McClymont talks about the changing industry, the time and money invested in investigative journalism, the importance of protecting sources, the race to be the first and what social media has done to the profession.
A FAIRFAX CAREER
McClymont discusses her career with Fairfax, whether she’d ever jump ship, the future of journalism, advice for journalists starting out and how verbal abuse in Kings Cross led to a cadetship.
This story first appeared in the weekly edition of Encore available for iPad and Android tablets. Visit encore.com.au for a preview of the app or click below to download.
I would have that that having a listenable volume level would be an advantage.
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Kate McClymont is an Aussie hero. No two ways about it. Very interesting interview… but I agree with the comment above! Nic Christensen needs to turn the volume up. I found the same issue with the recent Google Hangout chat with Campbell Reid.
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Can you please turn the volume up on these videos. I adore Kate McClymont but we can hardly hear the questions or the answers!
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