Journalists adapt after restructuring.
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“When an old door closes, a new door will open. But to step through, we have to change our way of thinking, our mindset and our working methods,” shared the emotional story of Nguyen Trung Tuyen, a cameraman who has been with the News Center Television Branch (formerly Vnews) in Ho Chi Minh City for more than 14 years.
Mr. Tuyen and journalist Huu Duyen worked together, contributing to the success of a television work.
Mr. Tuyen still cannot forget the moment when he received the news that his unit would end its mission. The whole office was quiet, faces became silent. A feeling of emptiness quietly crept into each person. “In me, memories suddenly flooded back of the times we went on assignment together, the times of heated professional debates or the sleepless nights of editing the morning news. Fourteen years of attachment now come back in a moment of silence,” Mr. Tuyen recalled.
Mr. Tuyen said that when he received the decision to transfer to the new unit, the VNA's permanent office in Ho Chi Minh City, on the first day of entering the new unit, he had a range of emotions, from bewilderment to excitement and even anxiety. "Luckily, I was supported by the department's dedicated leaders, along with friendly colleagues who were willing to give me detailed instructions on the new job. That helped me gradually gain confidence to start over," Mr. Trung Tuyen shared.
Mr. Tuyen worked in the flood area of Long An , recording the moment when people mended their nets to prepare for the flood season, bringing authentic and meaningful footage.
As a former television cameraman who was used to working in a crew, Tuyen's job was mainly to capture beautiful frames and valuable moments. Now, when entering a completely new environment, he is not only the person behind the camera, but also has to work like any other independent reporter: finding topics, getting information to write news and articles, filming and editing video news, and taking photos. Having to take on the job as a multi-talented journalist alone has become a big challenge that he has to face and overcome.
Like Mr. Nguyen Trung Tuyen, many other journalists also carry with them concerns and hopes when crossing the threshold of change. An Hieu, a photojournalist who used to work at the Ethnic and Mountainous Photo Newspaper, is one of them.
Before the newspaper was merged, An Hieu's work mainly revolved around photography, a field that he considered "the language of storytelling through light and moments". "I am attached to photojournalism because it is a very authentic and emotional way of telling stories. A photo can say a lot of things that are sometimes difficult to convey in words. Through the lens, I not only record moments, but also convey emotions, reflect the truth and contribute to changing social awareness. That is what makes me love and stick with this profession for many years", An Hieu shared.
This is a perspective through Anh Hieu's lens, showing meticulousness and artistry.
When hearing the news that the Ethnic and Mountainous Photo Newspaper and the News Newspaper merged into the News and Ethnic Newspaper, An Hieu, like many other colleagues, could not hide his excitement. According to him, the main product of the News and Ethnic Newspaper is an online newspaper, requiring reporters to provide information quickly and sensitively; and at the same time, they must be able to carry out most types of work. The transition from a photo reporter of a printed newspaper to the role of a multimedia reporter was not easy. “To be honest, at first I was also worried, especially when I had to leave my comfort zone. But after a few days of thinking, I realized that this was also an opportunity for me to develop and try my hand in new fields,” An Hieu shared.
According to An Hieu, the biggest challenge is not in the technique but in the mindset. “The most difficult problem is changing the mindset of journalism. From focusing only on frames, colors, and moments, now I have to learn how to tell stories with words, know how to choose important details, know how to ask interview questions, and know how to structure an attractive article. In addition, when making videos, I have to learn how to build scripts, edit images, dub… everything is very new.”
Reporter An Hieu (middle) and Navy soldiers on duty at DK1 Platform, during a business trip.
In the first days of entering the new environment, An Hieu felt like an “outsider”, unfamiliar with the meetings, new terminology, and working processes… “Many times I didn’t know where to start, when people discussed topics, how to develop news articles, photos, videos to attract attention… all were unfamiliar concepts. But gradually, I learned to listen, take notes, ask questions, and realized I was not alone. I think everyone has to be a beginner,” An Hieu said.
Adapt to grow
Implementing the policy of rearranging and re-planning the press system in the spirit of Resolution 18 of the Central Committee and the direction of the Government, from the beginning of 2025, the Communist Party of Vietnam Electronic Newspaper has ended its operations and transferred a number of functions, tasks and staff and reporters to work at Nhan Dan Newspaper.
Ms. Vuong Le interviewed the character when she was working at the Communist Party of Vietnam Electronic Newspaper.
For Ms. Vuong Le, a reporter who has worked for nearly 20 years at the Communist Party of Vietnam Online Newspaper, the merger news surprised her and many colleagues. “At that time, we were actively preparing for the 25th Anniversary of the Newspaper, scheduled to be held in January 2025. Everything was ready, so when we received the news, everyone was disappointed,” Ms. Le emotionally shared.
Ms. Vuong Le works at the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day.
However, identifying this as a major policy of the Party and State to streamline and improve the efficiency of press activities, all cadres and reporters in the agency quickly stabilized their mentality and were ready to take on new tasks. “We are very fortunate to receive timely attention and encouragement from the leaders of the Central Propaganda Department (now the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department) as well as the leaders of the Communist Party of Vietnam Electronic Newspaper,” said Ms. Le.
Image of journalists and reporters working at the State-level preliminary rehearsal of the parade to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South.
Moving to work at Nhan Dan Newspaper, Ms. Le began her journey to get acquainted with the new environment. From being in charge of only online newspapers, she now has to participate in print newspaper work, a form of journalism with specific characteristics in terms of content presentation, information processing and style of expression. “Print newspapers often focus on in-depth articles and thorough, in-depth analysis of issues. Print newspapers also have length limitations, so when writing, it is required to be concise but ensure clear and coherent ideas,” Ms. Le said.
Ms. Le believes that every change opens up a new opportunity for her to grow and develop. “Working at a reputable press agency is a source of great pride for me. I always strive to be worthy of the trust that my leaders and colleagues have placed in me,” she said.
To provide timely and accurate information, reporters and journalists always strive to constantly change themselves to grow with the country in the digital age.
The stories of Trung Tuyen, An Hieu and Vuong Le are not isolated, but are the images of thousands of reporters, journalists, editors and technicians who are adapting to the new environment every day and every hour. Change is never easy, but what makes a journalist's character is the ability to change to adapt and overcome. With a progressive spirit, journalists are ready to change, not to avoid or complain; at the same time, they learn, train and improve their skills so as not to fall behind.
Article and photos: Luu Niem/Tin Tuc Newspaper
Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/nha-bao-thich-ung-sau-tai-co-cau-20250619090637536.htm
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