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Routes into journalism

12. June, 2013 Getting started, Routes into journalism
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How can my careers and skills departments help me get into journalism?

by Natasha Clark

How can my careers and skills departments help me get into journalism? Careers and skills departments are, on the whole deemed fairly useless. They send you emails that don’t load properly at 2am, and hold lengthy workshops with advisers that aren’t seen to help much at all. Admittedly, my school’s version’s of
9. May, 2013 latest, Postgraduate course, Routes into journalism
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Applying for the Journalism Diversity Fund

by Liam Corcoran

Applying for the Journalism Diversity Fund The other week, I took part in a Guardian Careers panel which focused on routes into journalism. One of the things that came up quite a lot was how journalism seems to be very white and middle class, and how
25. April, 2013 Routes into journalism, Student media
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My zigzag route into journalism

by Jenni Graham

My zigzag route into journalism This may surprise you. Until very recently, I didn’t want to be a journalist. In fact, I remember someone suggesting the idea to me when I was about fifteen and – being a bit stubborn – I rejected the idea
3. April, 2013 Comment, Routes into journalism
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Let’s start another form of New Journalism

by Nicole Froio

Let’s start another form of New Journalism I’m bored. Don’t get me wrong, hacks; I am a news, politics and investigative journalism geek. But as much as I consume all this content and enjoy it, it does leave me a bit empty by the time I reach
2. April, 2013 Interviews, Postgraduate course
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Top tips for MA interviews from the students

by Natasha Clark

Top tips for MA interviews from the students Interview season is upon us once more, for journalism courses and placements of all sorts. From masters courses to NCTJs, these tips are focused towards a successful MA interview, but really, can be fairly universally applied across the board. Good
21. March, 2013 Finding a job, Interviews, Postgraduate course, Routes into journalism
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What to expect at an MA interview at Sheffield University

by Natasha Clark

What to expect at an MA interview at Sheffield University The crossroads of life led me up to t’north of England earlier this week for an interview with Sheffield University for their print journalism MA. My railcard didn’t arrive, hence I rocked up into Sheffield after a lengthy 3 hour coach
20. March, 2013 latest, Routes into journalism
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Breaking into journalism? Don’t forget the trade press

by George Berridge

Breaking into journalism? Don’t forget the trade press Those attempting to break in to the industry often try and take one of a tiny number of set routes, but there is an alternative. The often dismissed trade press offers numerous perks and opportunities to wannabe hacks. The journalism
18. March, 2013 Comment, Routes into journalism
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Four things I’ve learnt from my first job in journalism

by Natalie Clarkson

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
25. February, 2013 latest, Postgraduate course
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An update from The Broadcast Journalism Postgrad and why it’s OK not to have a career plan

by Jenni Graham

An update from The Broadcast Journalism Postgrad and why it’s OK not to have a career plan It seems so long ago that I was sitting in my flat recording my first-ever YouTube video, awkwardly avoiding eye contact with the webcam in an attempt to introduce myself and fill you in on the first few days of
12. February, 2013 Applications, Finding a job, Training schemes
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How to apply for the BBC’s trainee schemes

by Natasha Clark

How to apply for the BBC’s trainee schemes Who wouldn’t want to work for the BBC? A job in one of the most creative and vibrant media hubs with a fantastic reputation, the opportunity to travel around the world and (perhaps) even a decent salary. Of course the
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