Call to join focus group on journalism job adverts

Journo Resources founder Jem Collins is calling for UK-based journalists from marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds to take part in remote focus groups on journalism job adverts. The project aims to identify what works and what doesn’t in current recruitment practices, with the goal of developing new best practices for equitable hiring in the industry.

This is part of Collins' dissertation research at the University of Lancashire, and builds on her experience running the Journo Resources jobs board which has banned adverts without salary ranges. Collins hopes the findings will directly influence recruitment policies and help create a more inclusive standard for journalism job adverts.

Participants will be asked to join a single remote session before the end of the year, providing feedback on how job adverts can better serve marginalised and underserved communities. The process is designed to be low effort, with all data handled securely in line with university policies.

Journalists interested in shaping the future of equitable recruitment are encouraged to express their interest, with follow-up information to be provided for registrants.

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