Taking on responsibility as a leader frequently feels like lifting a big object. Although being a leader may seem easy, it comes with a lot of commitment and responsibility. But what you get out of conquering these obstacles and hurdles is not just wisdom and experience, but also priceless connections that you will always treasure. Therefore, I took the Editor-in-Chief position without hesitation to embark on a fruitful and worthwhile journey.
As a reporter for the Dongguk Post, I thought that my feelings and affections for the newspaper, as well as my passion for it, were different from those of other reporters. I believe that the Editor-in-Chief’s energy and efforts should be directed toward the timely and accurate dissemination of information as well as the production of newspapers of the highest caliber. To unite the team, I believed it was critical to establish and preserve relationships with coworkers of different dispositions. For this reason, I felt that leading with enthusiasm would inevitably inspire other reporters to do the same. The newspaper office was simply a difficult place to work and leave easily when I was a Cub Reporter. I felt that this environment needed to be improved first, so I tried to convey the idea that the office was more than just a place for me to work; it was also a place where I could grow as a person and unwind. I was a more frequent visitor to the office than others, which helped me make friends with other reporters and foster an environment where we could all laugh together.
As Editor-in-Chief, I also prioritized team performance and stressed collaboration among reporters. There were moments when I attempted to advance the Dongguk Post at the expense of sacrifice or personal harm, putting the needs of the team ahead of my own. Nevertheless, without coworkers who share their passion, a leader cannot effectively lead anything. I had a lot on my mind because there were times when I had to assume leadership responsibilities and times when I found it difficult to solve problems on my own. However, I believe I did a good job as an editor because I had other reporters who helped me out early on.
Being a leader carries a lot of responsibility, and there are challenging times. But the most satisfying and proud moment was when the members created priceless relationships and joyful memories. This indicates that someone found value in what I did. In the past, it was challenging to foster unity because there were not many venues for journalists to do so. But beginning this year, I made numerous attempts to disprove these assertions and give reporters access to priceless memories. It gives me comfort to know that I have brought up memories like company dinners and vacations that will last a lifetime for someone.
Although being a leader is a lonely and difficult position, but it also provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience, knowledge, memories, and relationships. You will regret not pushing yourself, but if you do, I believe you will only gain knowledge. It was the 56th Editor-in-Chief Jung Ji-yeon, envisioning a future emergency as a more composed leader.