Entering into a career in the News Media industry is a challenging and somewhat overwhelming experience. However with the ever increasing demand for news 'as it happens' employment opportunities are rapidly increasing, none more so than in the Print Media Industry.

Two staples for any news buff are Newspapers and magazines. They both offer a wide variety of soft and hard news stories that cater for just about anyone. Employment opportunities range from hard hitting journalism covering the 9/11 terrorists attacks, to decorating the flower arrangement in the background of an opinionated piece about the importance of flowers in weddings. So know matter where your specialty lies theirs a place for you in these thriving publications.

The role of a Graphic Designer is to gather images, typography or motion graphics to create a piece of design. A graphic designer creates the graphics primarily for published or printed media such as brochures and advertising. They can also be responsible for typesetting, illustration, user interfaces and web design. Their role in Newspapers and Magazines are mainly to find illustrations that can be incorporated into an article to enhance the story written by a Journalist.

A journalist collects and disseminates information about current events, people, trends and issues. One type of journalist is a Columnist. A columnist writes pieces that appear regularly in newspapers and magazines. A Reporter creates reports for either broadcast or publication in mass media. Reporters are expected to write in the most objective and unbiased way to cater for the whole public.

However, what exactly goes into the magazine or often the newspaper is entirely up to the Executive Editor! The executive editor sets the publication standards for performance, as well as for motivating, developing the staff , delivering and maintaining the publication budget. And if that wasn't enough... their also responsible for strategic and operational planning.

Not creative? Struggling to write informative articles? Don't want huge responsibility? Then explore the various other jobs available in the print media industry, establish a reputation in the industry by consistent performances and you'll reap the rewards.

Today in class I had the privlege of being able to just sit and watch what's going on around us, a rare occurance I know.

While I was parked on a bench in a field of grass I took in the sights and sounds that are lost amongst our busy and crowded lives.

Squeeling birds high in the swaying tree tops and a lonesome crow pecking at grubs below the soil was an example of an ecosystem in full flight.

As the sun began to slowly creep below the mountains it lit an array of shades on the nereby flora. The tips of the plants were a light green with a yellow base while the stems were a thick black.

A contrast to this natural occurance was the fickering of a light in a classroom beyond.

With this peaceful aroma sweeping me into 'another world' I lost the realisation that this is an educational area and that it houses thousands of people. So with my newly found discovery I took in the facial expressions of the people passing by. Minor frowning resembling tiredness, bags under the eyes probably showing the remains of a hangover and the odd cough representing a winter cold.

So as my alloted time began to run out, I focused on the sources of the constant sound that continued to ring in my ears and suprise suprise it was the swooshing of the cars on the freeway that gained the majority of my attention.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time experiencing the world without technology inpeding my thoughts.