Join Dr. D as he sits down with Channa Rifkin, a seasoned news correspondent and producer, for an insightful discussion on thriving in the fast-paced world of journalism.
Channa shares her journey from internships to serving in the army, highlighting the importance of building relationships, seizing opportunities, and continuous self-improvement.
In this episode of The Doctor's Den, Dr. D. interviews Channa Rifkin, a former student who at the time of recording the podcast was a producer and correspondent at ILTV News.
They discuss Channa's journey from university student to pursuing a career in journalism, including key lessons learned along the way. Topics covered include choosing a major, gaining practical work experience, dealing with failures, developing leadership skills, and using new opportunities to grow professionally.
Key Discussion Points:
Choosing communications as a major and adding political science (00:03:58)
Getting practical work experience at a local JCC during a gap year (00:07:52)
Joining the IDF and how it built confidence and Hebrew skills (00:22:13)
Transitioning from internships to first media jobs (00:25:07)
Learning producing skills on the job (00:33:06)
Dealing with an on-air failure and preparing better (00:59:29)
Starting a podcast to develop live broadcasting skills (01:04:20)
Wearing many hats across producing, correspondence, editing (01:16:37)
A full breakdown:
[00:00:00] The Importance of Keeping in Touch for Career Success
[00:03:04] Former Student Channa Rifkin Talks About Life Choices and University Experience
[00:07:18] Channa Rifkin discusses her decision to study Communications and Political Science at Bar Ilan University
[00:11:26] Exploring Career Options After University
[00:15:47] Channa Rifkin's Journey in Journalism and Media
[00:22:04] The Challenges of Social Media Management and Lessons Learned from Professional Experiences
[00:25:29] Journey from the Army to the Workplace: Lessons Learned and Challenges Faced
[00:28:29] The Importance of Building Relationships in the Workplace
[00:36:16] Career Growth in Broadcast Journalism
[00:41:15] Exploring the role of a correspondent and producer in the media industry
[00:45:17] Discussing the Benefits of Going Back to School While Working
[00:51:04] Channa Rifkin discusses her career in journalism and the decision to pursue a master's degree
[00:54:36] Exploring the World of Podcast Production with Channa Rifkin
[01:00:10] Exploring Future Endeavors in the Media Industry
[01:04:55] Learning from Failure through Strategic Alignment
[01:07:08] Overcoming Anxiety and Nerves for Live Broadcasts
[01:11:09] Overcoming Challenges in Public Speaking and Career Development
[01:15:53] Learning to Navigate a Newsroom: Insights from Channa Rifkin
[01:21:02] Exploring the Life and Work of Channa Rifkin in the Field of News Correspondence
Bios:
Dr. David Leitner: Leadership, Strategy, and Followership consultant and adjunct professor. His company Rhydl is the home to The Doctor's Den podcast where he interviews friends and former students to learn from their experiences in leadership, followership, and strategy.
Channa Rifkin: Now works for HonestReporting. At the time of this recording she was a producer and correspondent for ILTV News. Channa previously worked at I24 News and Ynet. She was a cohost of Actually Serious podcast. Since recording she has finished her MA student in Diplomacy and Conflict Studies.
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