What Type of Media Maker Are You?

Discover your inner media maker archetype with this fun quiz!

What's the first thing you do when starting a new project?

Brainstorm creative ideas.

Map out the narrative structure.

Research current trends.

Find field experts.

Create a social campaign.

Make a voice memo of ideas.

How do you typically handle feedback?

Incorporate it into my storytelling.

Analyze it to refine strategies.

Make sure it aligns with historical narratives.

Add it into my creative process.

First ensure it is from a trusted source.

Discuss it with colleagues and friends.

How do you prefer to work?

In a collaborative and idea-driven environment.

In a setting that allows deep focus on storytelling.

In a data-rich and analytical setting.

In a hands-on space.

In a way that prioritizes research and clear process.

In a secluded space curated with music and lighting.

How do you approach challenges in media making?

Think outside the box to find creative solutions.

Adapt the narrative to overcome obstacles.

Analyze data to pivot effectively.

Leverage new technology to solve problems.

Try a new way altogether.

Confront them head on.

Media 2070 launches a "24-hour" challenge, you choose to turn in:

A poem.

A newsletter.

An article.

A petition.

A video.

A podcast.

I feel most accomplished when I...

Finish or edit a piece of work.

Hire someone new.

See my byline.

Win a new policy.

Wrap a broadcast.

Hear a finished piece.

The Black Press has been referred to as "soldiers without swords." Your "weapon" of choice is:

A rhyme, paintbrush, or picture.

Raising budgets, managing teams, finding talent.

The pen, keyboard. I war with my words.

The megaphone, the petition, the march.

The camera, personality, confidence

Voice, wit, gift of gab.

Pick a song lyric that resonates with you.

"*Bleep* better have my money."

"I break chains all by myself, won't let my freedom rot in hell."

"I tried to dance it away. I tried to change it with hair..."

"Loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA."

"I'm sending him a 4-page letter..."

"*Bleep* you and all your expectations. I don't even want your congratulations."

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The Organizers

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The Anchors

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The Mic-Droppers.

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