Welcome to Above the Fold, a six-part series where we’ll dive headfirst into the ever-evolving industry known as journalism and map the route to success for young journalists.

Whether you’re a college freshman trying to decide what major you’ll pursue or senior about to graduate with your journalism degree, this podcast can equip you with the information you’ll need to tackle the field that awaits you.

In the sixth and final episode of Above the Fold, skills and trends to look out for in the journalism field are examined. Whether it's a shift from the classroom to the professional world, or from one newsroom to another, there are always new ways of doing things to be learned. Listen along as Ayden Runnels of the Las Vegas Sun gives their insight.

From newspapers to broadcast tv, most journalism schools have a wide variety of journalism organizations and student-led media groups to join. But, if you're learning everything you need to know about the industry in your classes, then what's the point of joining any? Find out why in this week's episode of Above the Fold!

Artificial intelligence has broken into the journalism industry and is on the fast track to becoming one of the most utilized tools of the modern age. There are quite a few red flags that this raises, but there are some green ones as well. So how will AI end up affecting the future state of journalism? Listen and find out!

Mental health has been a hot topic of discussion in recent years, especially with younger generations. The impacts of the journalism industry on a person's mental state can be pretty hefty if left unmonitored because of all that the job entails. From war to natural disasters, crimes and much more, there is plenty of content that can lead to negative mental health and burnout for a journalist. Tune into this episode to learn more about how these issues and treatment can be navigated.

If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988, or chat 988lifeline.org.

Journalist Trauma Support Network: https://www.jtsn.org/resources-for-journalists

Journalism has historically been an ink-and-paper business, with pamphlets and newspapers being distributed on every street corner globally. With rapid development in the last century in regard to audio recording, videography, photography and general access to information, how has the industry managed to stay afloat? This and more is discussed in today's episode with special guest Claire Williams, director of content at the Denton Record-Chronicle.

What does the average day look like for a journalist? Well, that depends. From breaking news coverage to producing multimedia packages, there are several different factors that can affect a journalist's work week. With guest speakers Ismael M. Belkoura and Chris Moss, this episode will navigate what it takes to be a journalist in today's newsroom.