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They do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, hiring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/education-transition\/2019\/11\/06\/7-tips-for-veterans-to-land-a-federal-job\/\" target=_blank>veterans<\/a> requires resources like time and money and as a result, Baddorf said media outlets haven\u2019t been as proactive about recruiting veterans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After informally mentoring people, Baddorf and Midori realized there was a need for a more formal institution and launched Military Veterans in Journalism in May to provide a mentorship program to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/military-honor\/salute-veterans\/2019\/11\/05\/how-veterans-day-was-founded\/\" target=_blank>veterans<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, the association announced it is organizing a three-day Journalism Immersion Workshop in New York City in 2020 for nine veterans that will include panel discussions with senior journalists, a career fair with human resources representatives from media organizations and other networking events to meet other journalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants will also shadow a working journalist for a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those selected for the program come from a variety of military backgrounds, including a retired Army pilot, a former Army combat medic and a former Navy electrician\u2019s mate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although not all the veterans selected for the program have substantial journalism experience, Baddorf said he and Midori wanted a diverse group of applicants who had a desire to learn. For example, some veterans already have journalism degrees and jobs in the field, while others haven\u2019t been published yet and are looking for ways to get their foot in the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop will take place in the spring, although specific dates have not yet been selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baddorf said as a journalist in the Navy, a rating that has since been merged with the mass communications specialist rating, he accumulated a strong portfolio reporting on the military.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though he applied for dozens of jobs following his service, he never heard anything back. Ultimately, he resorted to freelancing and was published in outlets including the New York Times and the Associated Press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m really proud of that experience, but it was tough,\u201d Baddorf said. \u201cI didn\u2019t have any mentors, I didn\u2019t really know the process for getting employed. And you know, it was a challenging experience making that transition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Midori, who now works for CBS News, faced similar challenges as he exited the military and Baddorf said it motivated them to create an outlet for veterans interested in journalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Baddorf, newsrooms and the public will benefit from more veterans in media jobs because they have a firm grasp on international affairs, military conflict and veterans affairs. 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