The Importance of a professional bio for aspiring media practitioners

By Cale Nuttall

My X profile features a short professional bio that sums me up perfectly while mentioning my blog. Photo: Cale Nuttall

First impressions are everything in the extremely competitive and saturated media landscape that we aim to enter shortly. How we present ourselves in the digital realm will profoundly influence the following we attract as well as possible future employers. Professional bios have many benefits, I aim to establish credibility, enhance my online presence and ultimately open opportunities in the media industry.