One City, One Shot: How I Made it in TV News Without Uprooting My Life

In One City, One Shot, former journalist Jonathan Horn explains the steps he took to go from earning $40 per article at a weekly newspaper to becoming a trusted on-air TV reporter — all while staying rooted in his hometown of San Diego.

One City, One Shot tells the story of how Jon:


- Landed all of his print and TV journalism jobs
- Routinely found unique stories that made him marketable
- Reported stories and breaking news as a solo multimedia journalist
- Grew from conducting interviews and doorknocks in the wake of tragedy
- Did his best to stay positive while trying to advance in a difficult field

Written for journalism students, current reporters and anyone interested in learning about the inner workings of local news, One City, One Shot is a candid, empowering story of carving out a meaningful career without leaving everything behind.