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Emily is an English Literature graduate who has interned at number of publications at Bauer media including, Heat, Closer and More! magazine. Currently working as an editorial assistant for a publishing company in London, she is keen to continue writing for Wannabe Hacks providing advice for aspiring journalists as well as sparking controversial debates.
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24. January, 2012 Advice, Digital and online, Getting started, Industries, Writing
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Julian Benson: How to ease and manage those blog growing pains

by Emily Handford

Julian Benson: How to ease and manage those blog growing pains On a hiatus from his degree Julian Benson fills his time writing for The Huffington Post, BeefJack.com, and occasionally even gets paid to write for Wired.co.uk. Somehow he’s become editor of both The Phonograph and Click to Enlarge, though those
19. January, 2012 Comment, Getting started, Magazine, Newspaper
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Are the media racist? Or is it in fact a class issue?

by Emily Handford

Are the media racist? Or is it in fact a class issue? The New Statesman has recently compiled shocking statistics which show that ethnic minorities are largely absent from comment and opinion pages from broadsheet papers in Britain. For a multicultural country, you could argue the media is largely unrepresentative with none of
10. January, 2012 Comment, Debate, Getting started, Magazine, Routes into journalism, Work experience and interning
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The HMRC cracks down on fashion internships, for better or for worse?

by Emily Handford

The HMRC cracks down on fashion internships, for better or for worse? The past year has been rife concerning the internship debate. In the media, as well as other professions, it is now a necessary step to get into the industry. However, that does not make it legal; the law states that
4. January, 2012 Getting started, Magazine, Work experience, Work experience and interning
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Progress Report: The Intern reflects on her year

by Emily Handford

Progress Report: The Intern reflects on her year And what a year it’s been. This time last year I was preparing for my second work experience stint; my first at a proper glossy magazine (the health & beauty magazine Top Santé.) I’m not going to lie it was
28. December, 2011 Advice, Comment
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The Wannabe Hacks New Year’s resolutions

by Emily Handford

The Wannabe Hacks New Year’s resolutions Oh hello, did you miss us? What do you mean no? Anyway, after presents, parties and far, far too much food over a cheeky Christmas break we are back. Now, normally around this time of year our thoughts turn to
22. December, 2011 Comment, Debate, Industries, Newspaper, Training schemes
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Jamie Thunder: Simon Kelner at the HOLCC inquiry into investigative journalism

by Emily Handford

Jamie Thunder: Simon Kelner at the HOLCC inquiry into investigative journalism Jamie graduated from City University’s Investigative Journalism MA and is now studying for a PhD. He blogs at www.thethunderer.org.uk and is @jdthndr on Twitter. On Tuesday a former national newspaper editor sat down in front of an inquiry to give evidence about
14. December, 2011 Advice, Getting started, Routes into journalism, Short course and NCTJ
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Jamie Lewis: A job in journalism without a degree – It’s about bylines, not money

by Emily Handford

Jamie Lewis: A job in journalism without a degree – It’s about bylines, not money   Jamie Lewis works for International Business Times and blogs for the Huffington Post. OK, we all know that journalism is tough to get into, that’s why you’re reading Wannabe Hacks, right? What if I could give you an option you’ve
7. December, 2011 Comment, Industries, Newspaper, Photojournalism
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Photography ethics and the media – will things change following the Leveson inquiry?

by Emily Handford

Photography ethics and the media – will things change following the Leveson inquiry? So, now it is not just the journalists who are facing criticism at the Leveson inquiry, but the paparazzi too. Celebrities have been slating pushy paparazzi stating that they are half the problem UK journalism today. Celebs have voiced their
25. November, 2011 Advice, How to guides, Interviews, Magazine
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What to wear to an interview: The boy edition.

by Emily Handford

What to wear to an interview: The boy edition. So you’ve heard the girl version, now here’s my take for the boys. Baring in mind, I am a female, so feel free young men to have some input! The jobseeker has come to me (a wannabe fashionista you could say)
23. November, 2011 Advice, How to guides, Interviews, Magazine, Routes into journalism
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What to wear to an interview: The girl edition.

by Emily Handford

What to wear to an interview: The girl edition. So you may have heard my advice on how to impress at an interview. Being confident and obviously answering their questions well is vital. But an interview unfortunately is not just based on what you say, as whilst you may
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