A few things I have learned while on the job as a professional journalist...
Know what questions you'll ask before an interview. More will always come up.
Ask questions of your editor and/or fellow journos, especially if you're on a new part of town. Better to be informed than to take a chance that you may do something wrong.
Be nice to secretaries and your message will be passed on. ...well, be nice to everyone, but you know what I mean.
Always be thinking of art for your story, and coordinate with your photographers early!
Make sure there's an extra pen and notebook in your car, and a bit of money, in case you leave your things at home or in the office.
Make sure you know where you're going...... :)
Take breaks to get your circulation going!
Don't be afraid to fact-check again. It prevents you from having to run a correction later.
...always correct your mistakes!
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