Chapter 245
Chapter 245:
Helena nodded vigorously, excitement dancing in her eyes. “What beautiful synchronicity p>
She leaned forward, her voice dropping. “Let’s all bring our absolute best today—perhaps fate isn’t finished with our little newsroom family just yet.” Smiles of agreement rippled through the group.
Soon after, the group interview commenced, and Helena entered the assessment hall alongside her former colleagues. This initial screening focused on fundamentals—previous productions, professional accolades, and personal philosophies regarding journalism.
Her former colleagues sailed through smoothly, but when Helena’s turn arrived, the interviewer studied her with particular intensity before asking, “There’s been considerable online controversy surrounding you recently. As a professional journalist, how do you interpret this phenomenon, and what has been your response strategy p>
Dominick and Tessa exchanged worried glances, their concern for Helena palpable.
Surprise flickered briefly across Helena’s features before composure reclaimed her expression. She answered with measured conviction, her voice steady and clear.
“Digital connectivity has undoubtedly enhanced our lives, but it’s also created convenient shields behind which prejudice and hostility flourish unchecked. The internet has evolved into a pressure valve for societal frustrations. Many online participants have little investment in truth—they seek emotional release by assigning negative stereotypes to targets, thereby justifying their attacks. Having personally weathered digital assault, I’ve emerged with strengthened resolve to address these issues through my journalism, contributing whatever I can to cultivate a more constructive online ecosystem p>
Helena delivered her response with objective thoroughness and a professional poise. It embodied journalistic excellence in its purest form.
Everyone present—especially her former colleagues—couldn’t suppress their spontaneous applause.
Meredith Sutter, the main person conducting the interview, had a serious expression on her face. There wasn’t even a flicker of approval in her eyes. She gave a slow, deliberate nod to indicate she was listening, then addressed Helena in a calm, official-sounding voice.
“You’ve spent a few years working, but your time as a news anchor adds up to only a few months. That’s not exactly what I’d call seasoned. On top of that, we looked into your past. Nexus TV—your old workplace—didn’t exactly sing your praises p>
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Back at Nexus TV, Helena had ruffled more than a few feathers. It didn’t shock her that someone might throw a wrench in the works during the vetting process. To make matters worse, Meredith purposefully mentioned the time Helena had been the target of an online smear campaign.
Helena let out a silent sigh, already convinced that her odds of acing the interview were next to nothing.
Once it was over, she grabbed a bite with her old colleagues. Everyone at the table—except her and Dominick—was still interning. They hadn’t made much, and leaving Nexus TV had only made their wallets lighter. Helena had once walked in their shoes, so she understood the struggle.