The journalism profession is undergoing significant change, leaving many media professionals wondering what comes next.

In this episode of Keep It Local, host Ryan Welton talks with Bridget Thoreson, founder of MyCareerRiver, about the realities of navigating journalism careers in an era of layoffs, disruption, entrepreneurship, and rapid technological change.

Drawing from interviews with more than 160 professionals, Bridget shares practical insights on career reinvention, adapting to uncertainty, and recognizing the value of journalism skills beyond traditional newsroom roles.

Among the topics discussed:

• Why the traditional journalism career ladder no longer works for many professionals
• The three principles that emerged from Bridget's career research
• How journalists can reframe uncertainty as an opportunity for discovery
• The surprising job-search breakthrough that helped one journalist land a job after more than a year of unemployment
• Why skills matter more than titles
• How newsletters, podcasts, consulting, and entrepreneurship are creating new opportunities for journalists
• What media professionals can do today to prepare for the future

Learn more about Bridget's work at MyCareerRiver.com.

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