What does it actually take to be on the news? Not just talking on TV — but reading, writing, thinking fast, solving problems, and working as a team under pressure. In this episode, we meet a real TV reporter and learn the skills behind the stories you see on the news every day. If you’ve ever wondered how TV reporters do their job — this episode is for you.

This episode is about the real skills behind careers in media, reporting, and storytelling. Jeh Jeh Pruitt explains how reading, writing, listening, and preparation are the foundation of his career as a FOX News reporter. Students will learn that being on TV isn’t about being famous — it’s about communication, teamwork, and solving problems quickly.

🎙 Guest Info

Name: Jeh Jeh Pruitt

Title: Reporter

Company: FOX News Birmingham

What he really does: Jeh Jeh is a television news reporter. He reads, writes, interviews people, solves problems quickly, and explains important stories so the community can understand what’s happening in the world around them.

🔧 Skills Highlighted in This Episode

• Reading comprehension

• Writing

• Communication

• Listening

• Public speaking

• Preparation

• Teamwork

• Problem solving

• Thinking quickly under pressure

• Financial literacy

• Empathy

• Technology & AI tools in media

  
  

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🎯 Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermelle-jehjeh-pruitt-6a773418

🎯 Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jehpruitt

🎯 Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jehpruitt

📚 About the Books Behind This Podcast

The Charms Book Series isn’t just a set of stories—it’s the foundation of everything you see on the Books That Build Skills podcast.Each book follows a curious teen inventor navigating real-world challenges using the same skills our podcast guests talk about—problem-solving, communication, leadership, resilience, and STEM thinking. The podcast shows kids who uses these skills in real life. The books let them practice those skills through story.When kids read the books and watch the podcast together, learning sticks. Characters make choices, face consequences, and solve problems—just like the professionals you’re meeting in this episode. That’s why we say these are books that don’t just entertain… they build skills.📘 Explore the books, read along, and turn every episode into a real-life learning adventure. Visit us at BooksThatBuildSkills.org to find out more!

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