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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a former newspaper reporter -- did that at dailies and weekly for 16 years before I got completely burned out. Agree with PPs that there isn't a lot of crossover. I knew nothing about tv or radio when I worked at newspapers.

Now, I work in the communications office of one of the local school systems. It's a fine gig, better hours, better money, and better for raising a child. Boring though and sometimes it seems like all our writing sounds the same. But it's something I can do without thinking, I'm fast and I can anticipate reporters' questions, which is pretty much what they want. When I left, I thought I would always go back, but now it's been eight years and I'm pretty sure I can't and don't want to. On the plus side, I have learned tons about social media, TV production (I've written scripts, which I had never done before) and HTML development (I went kicking and screaming, but it's actually pretty interesting and adds to the ole resume).

Agree with PPs that there are tons of professional associations, trade groups, legislators, lobbyists, marketing firms, etc ... and they all need people who can write and do research. Just gotta figure out what other interests you have and how your skills can translate.

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