Its not enough to be in one vertical anymore

... to survive in a rapidly shifting economy, one must master multiple skills.

The younger generation of self starters get it —

“Being a good Journalist is no longer just about being a good writer, its about being a good writer but also being a good Designer and a good Publisher, and that’s what all young journos are learning to do, and that’s really important to where we’re going in the future.” -Sam, The Daily Aus

“The whole news environment is experiencing the same challenge, and that’s to keep people engaged”

Canva.com is the hub of the content, the imagery and the social aspects all coming together.

The key point is that journalists must have a multidisciplinary skill set today.

As with many other disciplines, what were once separate verticals or separate jobs yesterday are probably going to collapse into a single role today and tomorrow.

The Interdisciplinary Artist, Developer, Creator, or Engineer will have a leading edge over those who don’t cultivate multiple skill sets.