What is it like to cover a political convention?  As Republicans and Democrats prepare to officially nominate their candidates, we talk to Chris Bury, an ABC News veteran, and Melody Mercado, a reporter with Block Club Chicago.  Covering an convention is a benchmark for many reporters.  Learn what to expect!

What is it like to cover a political convention? As Republicans and Democrats prepare to officially nominate their candidates, we talk to Chris Bury, an ABC News veteran, and Melody Mercado, a reporter with Block Club Chicago. Covering an convention is a benchmark for many reporters. Learn what to expect!

What is it like to cover a political convention? &nbsp;As Republicans and Democrats prepare to officially nominate their candidates, we talk to Chris Bury, an ABC News veteran, and Melody Mercado, a reporter with Block Club Chicago. &nbsp;Covering an convention is a benchmark for many reporters. &nbsp;Learn what to expect!

Political Conventions

"So You Want to be a Reporter" is a project of DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence hosted by Carol Marin and focused on preparing young reporters for what they might encounter in the wide world of journalism. Join us for a series of discussions featuring guests from across the country as we dive into a new topic each episode based on the journalistic principles of truth, accuracy, fairness and context. DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity &amp; Excellence is based in Chicago's Loop and is under the co-leadership of Peabody Prize-winning Chicago and national media veterans Carol Marin and Don Moseley.

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"So You Want to be a Reporter" is a project of DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence hosted by Carol Marin and focused on preparing young reporters for what they might encounter in the wide world of journalism. Join us for a series of discussions featuring guests from across the country as we dive into a new topic each episode based on the journalistic principles of truth, accuracy, fairness and context. DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence is based in Chicago's Loop and is under the co-leadership of Peabody Prize-winning Chicago and national media veterans Carol Marin and Don Moseley.

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