I just started going to school and out of the blue I was like let me see what tv news reporting jobs out of college are paying. I checked Bakersfield (since I still want to stay in my home state CA) and they have an opening for $17 an hr!! I’m not sure how I can live off of that. What do journalist do to survive on such low income? Work in fast food? 😬

Hi all — I'm in need of advice. Going to keep the details vague here, so bear with me.

I've been working at a daily for a few months now, covering a beat that I love and find fascinating. I was hired in a new position, so I was not replacing anyone (my publication has never had a dedicated reporter covering this beat within my section), but there is a reporter that has been at this paper for decades covering my beat on a separate desk (basically: we cover the same thing, but from two lenses). We cannot stop stepping on each others' toes, particularly when breaking news happens. I keep trying to fill in this reporter on the types of stories I'm working on so that they don't work on the same ones, but they do not do the same for me, and many of the stories I've started to work on I've had to shelve because they've already filed some version of one.

These are stories that are in the purview of my section, not his (i.e., my job was created to take this stories off of his plate)— but because he's been doing this for so long, he takes them without telling me. Anyway: any advice for a younger reporter (I've been in the industry ~7 years, significantly less time than my counterpart) sharing a beat with another reporter who has covered this beat for decades? I don't want to sound petty — as long as the story gets covered, it's not a big deal, but I don't want to give my supervisors the impression that I'm not doing my job, because all of the pressing stories on my beat are being covered by this other reporter. I've told this reporter many times that I would appreciate clearer communication from them, but it's not working. I don't know if they're doing this out of spite, a lack of consideration or whatever reason — it's just getting frustrating and I don't know how to talk to my supervisors about this. 

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Dear journalists,

In light of HARO’s recent shutdown, I’ve been developing PressLinker, a platform intended to connect journalists with credible sources efficiently.

As professionals who relied on HARO, your feedback is crucial to ensure PressLinker meets the needs of the journalistic community. If you’re interested in participating in beta testing or providing insights, please let me know.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

I’m a gaming writer with one year of professional experience. Recently, I was laid off and am now looking for new opportunities in the field.

I specialize in covering gaming, tech, and the intersection of both industries. My portfolio showcases my published work: https://technicaluniverse.substack.com/.

I’m comfortable writing reviews, news, and features, as well as working under deadlines. I’m seeking roles where I can contribute my skills and grow as a writer.

Feel free to reach out if you’re hiring or know of any open positions.

Thank you.

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I applied for a job in journalism (rural reporter) yesterday and included a list with links to samples of my work, even though the job posting didn’t request this. After submitting, I discovered some extra examples of videos I reported in and edited which would be perfect to demonstrate relevant skills for this role. I’ve been travelling a while and had some laptop damage, so I thought I had lost these files but only managed to find them after submitting my application.

Would it be too unprofessional to contact the listed editor with an updated version of samples when the deadline closed today, or could it seem that I am just very enthusiastic for this position? Which I am! Also, this job didn’t seem to be gaining too much attention on LinkedIn, so I don’t think my email would get completely lost or swallowed up amongst hundreds of other applicants. But, I’m a recent graduate and new to the job market, so I’m very fearful of missteps in the recruiting process.

Any advice would be really appreciated! Thank you!! ^^

Hello everyone- I lead AllSides, the leader in balanced news and media bias ratings and we are seeking numerous Media Analysts to assist in a project reviewing political bias in German online news sites.

We’re looking for individuals who are bilingual in German and English and are familiar with the German news and political landscape. Media Analysts must have excellent reading, writing, analytical, and communication skills in both languages in order to assist in reviewing news outlets for political bias. 

Media Analysts will join a panel of other news bias reviewers to help AllSides, an American company, rate bias. 

In order to create a politically balanced panel, we are seeking analysts whose personal political views vary. Applicants should be willing to openly share their political leanings in order to help us achieve a breadth of perspectives.

This role requires availability of 2 hours per week in February and March 2025 during Eastern Standard Time mornings (2-6 PM CET). The role is fully remote and will span roughly a 5-week period. Compensation is €38-47 per hour ($40-50/hour USD).

This project is short-term, but has the potential to grow into longer-term work. You can view the full job posting here

Hi! I'm looking for alternatives to the Stringr app. Directories to place b-roll, press conference footage, and even produced packages for news outlets to license. What are some of the best options heading into 2025?
My beat is the federal government.

Hi everyone. I've been writing for almost 30 years but in places where I mainly was to get assignments done. I have experience but I feel I haven't really fully understood aspects like tone and format. I worked in places where I completed assignments but never learned how to improve my writing. I've been trying to look into courses (not traditional college) that I can take. Any suggestions?

assuming you're majoring in a field that you'd want to report on (ex. econ, poli sci) and minoring in journalism with the goal of becoming a journalist, how far would that get you? is a journalism minor enough to step into the field of journalism or would u need to garner experience (such as joining the school paper or internships)?

I’m from the UK (NW) and have graduated from a russel group uni with a 2:1. In my final year I was debating between going into journalism or marketing/copywriting. I chose the latter and did work experience in that area because I didn’t really know how to get into journalism and it seemed daunting. However my heart was still set on journalism. I was involeved with student journalism, had experience at a magazine company and also like to write fiction in my spare time (which I’m getting mentoring for as well)

I’ve been looking for jobs since September and I’ve been unsuccessful. I’ve gotten through to the final round a few times for grad roles but that’s it really.

I’ve been considering doing the NCTJ but expense slightly puts me off. I’ve also looked into a few programmes/apprentices, which seems like an amazing route, but they’re all based in London as well :/. I’ve seen an ITV traineeship so I’m waiting for that to open. Do you guys have any advice?

I am currently a uni student in the UK and may be interested in pursuing journalism; either way it's something I've been dabbling in recently.

A month or two ago I was fortunate to interview a punk musician, 'T.V Smith' who was the singer of The Adverts - while they may not be a household name, they were in the charts in the seventies and are still critically acclaimed within the punk/alternative genre. I met my interviewee at a local record event and realised he lived nearby; I contacted him and we conducted an interview that ended up being reasonably long.

The idea was that this interview would go into a local print zine that is published physically. While they said they were keen to print it, they've been rather uncommunicative, typical of indie types - and, it appears from the last issue (which was great) that this zine is mostly written by a close-knit group of friends of which I am not part. I do not have the greatest confidence that they will publish it, and as such I am reluctant to send them the edited interview, given that its not just another local band feature and took a fair bit of effort on my behalf.

What then, should I seek to do with this interview? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I've thought about seeking to offer it to some other publication, but I was stuck as to who to approach. While I am not opposed to selling it (reward for hours of transcription ... ), I doubt there would be much interest given that I am a nobody and ultimately I would be very happy just to have it published by anybody, as long as the publication had even a small audience and I would be able to consider it part of my 'portfolio.' Just not sure who to even offer it to...

I would also consider publishing it myself, but the thought of putting it on some kind of blog doesn't really appeal to me. If I were to do that, I think I'd end up putting together a zine of sorts myself...

Any advice appreciated.

https://shawmedia.com/jobs/news-reporter-2/

I’ve been applying for journalism jobs since last December and haven’t had much luck yet. In total I’ve applied for around 500 jobs and now currently work at a grocery store. Out of all of those jobs I have applied for I’ve gotten maybe 20 interviews.

I’m also trying to work on getting my drivers license because I know that’ll help a lot. The issue with that is that I don’t really have friends who drive or trust me to use their car. Either way I’m still applying and trying to get a job in my field. Hopefully sometime soon!

I’m also trying my hardest to stay motivated and writing a bit here and their but I feel like none of my blog post are good enough to actually post.

I have recently started a publication in June and I'm on the hunt for aspiring writers/journalists who would like a platform to publish their work and build a portfolio.

If you are curious, here is the link > https://thetreetap.co.uk

The publication is small at the moment, however with consistent effort I'm sure those who are interested could help me build it into something great!

It's centred around literature, which naturally means the scope of it is very broad as literature itself is very broad. Thus, we want writers who have a knack for biting social commentary, fluid storytelling, sharp wittiness, and whom are very well-read.

We don't have any particular constraints over what you should/can write - you are free to do as you wish. We merely demand your freedom of thought and expression to be articulate, well researched, and well presented.

If this sounds of interest to you, I encourage you to send your CV and any pieces of showcase writing to info@thetreetap.co.uk

Hey guys so I’m going to do the first stage of the BBC apprenticeship assessment which involves a psychometric test, any tips on how to pass that. It’s strengths based and they said be yourself but I do want the best possible chance to pass.

I had an interview a month ago now, I was told I was the first person who was interviewed and they’d be interviewing through to the start of the following week, so I likely wouldn’t hear back until later that week. I haven’t heard anything and it’ll be a month on Monday, I’ve tried emailing the person who set the interview up in their talent acquisition team, emailed the general email for recruitment, and phoned the number on their website twice - but every time I call they tell me to call back during business hours even though I am. The job doesn’t start for another month, so I guess they have all of this month to let people know, but it’s so annoying for me considering I had my interview 4 weeks ago and still haven’t heard anything. I can’t get through to anyone, no one is answering my emails and I’m at a bit of a loss. Even if I I haven’t gotten it, and I’m assuming I haven’t, I would like some confirmation of that. Has anyone experienced anything similar or can offer advice?

There's an individual from an Asian country with a very inspiring story, and the aim is to get some articles published on them and their work in the US and Europe so that they can gain some exposure outside their country for the work they do.

I'm looking for a freelance PR person or journalist who can facilitate this end to end. If you can help, please DM me and we'll talk.

Thank you for your time.

I graduated from the University of Missouri in may with a bachelors in journalism. I've moved back home to Chicago and haven't been successful at finding a job. My emphasis was reportign and writing, I also did editing for a magazine. If anyone can help out or knows of anyone that's hiring please let me know!

Hi everyone,

I'm a journalist in my early twenties, currently working at a leading (non-English) news organization in a European country. I believe I have a strong resume with solid experience, particularly for someone at my age.

My dream is to work at Al Jazeera English because their values align with my own, and I’m confident that my skills and knowledge would make a meaningful contribution to their team. However, I’ve found it incredibly challenging to get my foot in the door.

I’ve tried reaching out via email, LinkedIn, and other channels, but I haven’t received any helpful responses. I don’t claim to be the best journalist out there, but I’m eager to learn and grow, and I know I have a lot to offer to this organization.

Does anyone have tips for landing an entry-level editorial role at Al Jazeera English? Or advice on how to effectively get their attention? Any insight would mean the world to me.

Thank you so much in advance!

Being Patient is a hiring a Multimedia Editor. We publish daily articles about cognitive science, neurodegernative diseases, and brain health, and produce learning materials on topics pertinent to dementia care and prevention. In this role, you'll be writing, editing, and helping to oversee Being Patient's daily articles, Interactive Learning guides and LiveTalks. Interested applicants please send an email with your resume to lauren@beingpatient.com

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