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How harsh should we be with work experience applications?
Two journalism students emailed us using the wrong company name in the same week. I binned both applications. Did I do the right thing? I asked our community to weigh in
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 23/01/24How to build a successful working relationship with editors
Landing a commission takes more than just pitching good ideas
Posted by Cristiana Bedei on 17/01/24Worst drop in UK editorial recruitment since the pandemic
Data compiled by Journalism.co.uk reveals that the UK’s biggest media recruiters such as Reach, Future, Thomson Reuters and Condé Nast all drastically cut back their recruitment of journalists last year
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 16/01/24How Ruben Reuter challenges disability prejudice in the media industry
The young Channel 4 News journalist with Down's syndrome is winning over viewers with his engaging style, impactful stories and candid reporting
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 03/01/24What can LinkedIn do for journalists?
The professional networking platform has introduced collaborative articles and the Community Top Voices feature to boost your online reputation
Posted by Jacob Granger on 15/09/23How to get the most out of work experience
Learn how to leave a lasting impression with editors while on placement and internships
Posted by Sam Smith and Katy Spisak on 06/09/23Solutions journalism superstars: media mentor and trainer, Swati Sanyal Tarafdar
How do you sustain solutions stories when the training and funding of a grant programme runs out? We asked SJN Lede Fellows for their best advice
Posted by Jacob Granger on 24/08/23Solutions journalism superstars: Innocent Eteng, managing editor, Prime Progress
How do you sustain solutions stories when the training and funding of a grant programme runs out? We asked SJN Lede Fellows for their best advice
Posted by Jacob Granger on 17/08/23Solutions journalism superstars: Assunta Corbo, editor-in-chief, News48
How do you sustain solutions stories when the training and funding of a grant programme runs out? We asked SJN Lede Fellows for their best advice
Posted by Jacob Granger on 11/08/23Solutions journalism superstars: freelance journalist and researcher Nieves Zúñiga
How do you sustain solutions stories when the training and funding of a grant programme run out? We asked SJN Lede Fellows for their best advice
Posted by Jacob Granger on 02/08/23FT and Tortoise train non-journalists to diversify their newsrooms
With more than 90 per cent of university-educated journalists, the UK media needs to hire from beyond the pool of graduates if it wants to better understand and represent audience
Posted by Jacob Granger on 19/06/23Andrew Butler of Tortoise on an alternative to internships
The Tortoise Journalism School is a week-long crash course where aspiring journalists can learn its signature, slow style of reporting
Posted by Jacob Granger on 18/05/23How student side gigs can be a career kickstarter
Student-led publications offer aspiring journalists a safe space to hone their craft and build industry contacts
Posted by Emma McAndrew on 15/05/23Amy Lewin, editor of Sifted, on progressing careers inside the newsroom
Inspired by the European startups it reports on, the tech news website has created a system to chart the growth of all its staff - reporters and editors alike
Posted by Jacob Granger on 23/02/23What journalism and comedy have in common, with Suchandrika Chakrabarti
To succeed, both journalists and stand-up comedians need to understand their audience, be relatable and have a thick skin
Posted by Jacob Granger on 17/02/23Is it time for degrees to move over for apprenticeships?
University should not be the only route into journalism. Alternative work schemes can provide newsrooms with a more diverse recruitment pool
Posted by Camille Dupont on 13/02/23Jon Yarker, head of editorial development at Rhotic Media, on nurturing junior talent
Young recruits need to step outside of their comfort zones to reach their potential. Dedicated newsroom roles can help know when they are ready
Posted by Jacob Granger on 03/02/23How to change career in the new year
Self-praise, cheerleaders and good mental health are the essential ingredients to charting a career path, says former BBC journalist Dhruti Shah
Posted by Jacob Granger on 16/01/23Five tips for journalists to thrive in self-employment
Embrace your inner entrepreneur and take charge of your own income
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