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Why there is nothing quite like real-life reporting experience for young journalists

'Young talent needs to step away from the comfort of their computer screens and learn how to deal with awkwardness in the field'

Phoebe Frontista
Phoebe Frontista
August 20, 2026 – 7 min read

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Why there is nothing quite like real-life reporting experience for young journalists
Featured image: Youth reporters Petra Papapetrou (L) and Ayesha Ralekgetho (R) during a training activity at SNF Nostos 2026. Photo: Petros Toufexis/iMEdD.

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