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26. March, 2013
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While freelancing, stories can emerge from anywhere
We are always searching for the next story, the next opportunity to write up something and produce a strong piece of news. Without searching too hard though, it is amazing how a story can fall right into your lap and
22. March, 2013
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The new generation of journalists will pay the price for press reform
The battle lines have been drawn. The trenches have been dug. The war of words has begun. The phrase ‘the enemy of my enemy is my friend’ has never been more apt as we enter a bizarre parallel universe where
19. March, 2013
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Could Google+ be the next big thing for young journalists?
Google is without a doubt one of the biggest players on the Internet. So big in fact that newspapers across Europe are having a stand off with the search engine giant about whether it is actually stealing, in a roundabout
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Four things I’ve learnt from my first job in journalism
In January, after months and months of job hunting, I finally started my first job in journalism as a staff writer for GoThinkBig. It’s been nearly three months now so I thought I’d share how I’ve got on and what
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Interview: Fleet Street Fox on her book, Leveson and the future of the press
Last week, I interviewed Susie Boniface, a former Sunday Mirror journalist better know as her vulpine alter ego, Fleet Street Fox. She spoke about her new book, her career and the future of the press post-Leveson. After reviewing her new
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Are journalism and good mental health incompatible?
This time of year for students is when the fear really sets in. With exams, dissertations, presentations, work experience and summer jobs on the horizon, it proves to be a pretty stressful time. Journalism, like many other careers, can be
8. March, 2013
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Is journalism the future for me?
Recently, I got accepted onto a MA at Kingston University. However, now comes the tricky part. Moving to London is big step for me, not to mention the cost. As deadlines near for different pieces of paperwork, little doubts have
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Student journalists should be taught ethical behaviour earlier
I’ve written before about guidelines for student media, starting out with media law, and other forms of ethics surrounding journalism. With at least 55 journalists having been arrested for unlawful behaviour surrounding bribery to police, phone hacking and perverting the
28. February, 2013
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BuzzFeed and why journalists should double source
A news story is nothing without a source. The more powerful the source, the more powerful the story. Over recent years though, Twitter and anonymous sources have become a big part in everyday news. Not getting into Twitter sources, anonymous
27. February, 2013
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What is a journalist?
As of late, I have started referring to myself as a journalist. I write for newspapers, record and host on the radio, and am currently filming, scripting and researching for TV. I’ve done plenty of work for student media, work
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kpedersen03 I wasn't sure how to answer your question, so I asked WH readers on Twitter what they would write in...kpedersen03 on Finding a job in journalism: Which websites are the best?
Yet another fantastic post there! What about journalism.co.uk - it's quite a labour-intensive registration process - so I would like...
