Samara Perez, a senior at Texas Southern University, is trying to use her influencer status to enter the journalism industry — while emphasizing journalism’s code of conduct.
Professional journalists have felt challenged because they feel that influencers aren’t held to the higher standards of the industry.
Journalists are concerned about the pay-for-play mentality that is a hallmark of the influencer community.
Perez is using her social media platforms to prioritize journalism over her influencer career.
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