My Independent Media

For my Independent Media class, we were asked the following:

Pitch an idea for an Independent Media Outlet that would be both successful and unique.

So I got to thinking. Based off of my knowledge of independent sources, what have I noticed is lacking? What kind of site would individuals be both interested in and drawn to because it is new and different and NEVER BEFORE SEEN?

I came to one conclusion.

Throughout my time spent as a high school junior trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, I always wished for some magical website to give me some answers. I wanted a place to look to for ideas, options and people with similar interests. I wanted to learn about the "below the surface" and "underground" jobs that most people don't even think of or know about. I wanted to look beyond the lawyers and the teachers to individuals who were making a living by telling others which wine goes best with their meal or re-creating flavors.

Then, I had an idea.

My independent site would be dedicated to directing people to these "odd jobs." An individual would be able to enter the site and immediately choose from a list of interests. Each new choice would lead them to individuals who share their interest and have jobs pertaining to that interest. If the navigator really liked someone in particular, they would be able to contact that individual and find out more about their job.

I think it would be really cool to have a site such as this. There are clearly a few kinks to work out, but overall I believe it could be successful.