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| Written by Mariam Jukaku | |||||
| Monday, 13 July 2009 | |||||
 Wajahat Ali, Aman Ali, Asma Khalid and moderator Mariam Jukaku The audience of about 100 got a feel for what mainstream media journalists do on the ground, and why Muslims are critically needed in the field. This was the second time MAJA held a journalism panel at the annual convention of the Islamic Society of North America.
Asma Khalid, a producer for NPR's Morning Edition, gave the audience a break down of her midnight to 8 a.m. shift. Khalid landed the position through an internship and said many of NPR's star reporters and commentators came aboard through internships. She emphasized the idea that internships in the journalism field are not uncommon, even for highly experienced and educated reporters. Wajahat Ali, a lawyer, blogger and playwright, explained how he holds down a professional career and writes for both mainstream outlets and high traffic blogs. He said Muslims have a unique opportunity to make their mark on the media landscape, especially while both editors and the public are hungry for information and stories about Muslims. He emphasized that despite his lack of formal training in journalism, his work is sought-after in this new media environment.  MAJA board member Aman Ali answers questions after the panel A quick peek at the feedback surveys from the audience revealed a high interest in MAJA's work and many asked for a repeat session next year. For those who missed it, we'll definitely be trying to hit up the major Muslim conferences in the next year, so look out for MAJA!
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