I have always been interested in political and social issues and was immediately intrigued when I saw the posting for a community news assistant at YourHub.com. A few years back, I cashed in on my journalism degree to become a corporate video producer. I made my way from production assistant to producer, via Starz Entertainment Group, LLC. and EchoStar's Dish Network. Despite modest success, I still had an itch that had not yet been scratched. Having recently completed a master's degree in technical communications at Colorado State University, I was eager to find an outlet (and also a paycheck) for my unique combination of skills. I dreamed of a place where technology and good, old-fashioned journalism could co-exist. For me, this meant anything that wasn't an industrial video.

My name is Liz Christensen and I'm a new community assitant, here at YourHub.com. I must confess that before my recent need to find a job, I had not previously visited the YourHub.com Web site. My first impression was "wow!" here is a tool that allows the community to participate, which I have now come to know as "citizen journalism."

Upon further investigation, I discovered an inner-world where bloggers can offer their opinions, share tips and sound-off about hot topics. With postings of community events, it is basically an online version of a small-town coffee shop or community center. I believe it provides a much-needed unifying outlet for the broader Denver community.

As a former video producer, and long-time Colorado resident, I like to think that I know a little, about a lot of things...sort-of a jack-of-all trades master-of-none type. (Believe it, or not, I used this as a selling point in my interview.) I hope to use this knowledge, (or lack of) to find my niche and become a participant and gatekeeper of this developing medium. Please feel free to contact me with questions or suggestions at christensenl@yourhub.com.