Hi everyone,

I’m a young fashion designer from France, currently working on a luxury streetwear brand that combines high-end materials with urban aesthetics. I’ll be in London from December 9th to 11th, and I’m looking to connect with fashion journalists, magazines, or students who are interested in learning more about emerging designers and the creative process behind my work.

I would love to hear any advice on how to approach collaborations with journalists or magazines, especially for a brand that’s just starting out. I’m also curious if anyone has suggestions for good networking opportunities or events in London that would help connect me with media professionals in the fashion industry.I can cover the photographer's fees and your costs within reason

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

Thanks in advance!
Younes El Fassal priamys1@gmail.com www.priamys.com

Are you a journalist who’s passionate about human rights and impactful storytelling? Are We Europe is looking for fresh voices to bring the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights to life through human-centered, multimedia stories.

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So my girlfriend got an offer for a phd position in Otago, NZ. We’ve been dating for almost 4 years and been living together for two of those. It’s a huge opportunity for her that she barely can turn down. Here’s the catch; it’s 3 years and, well, in New freaking Zealand.

I want to go with her. I’m aware that Otago is not very big and that most of the journalism jobs will be in the bigger cities. I’ve got about 1.5 yeas of experience.

Kiwi journo’s, my question to you is: what’s the work culture like? How easy is it to get a job in journalism, especially as a foreigner?

I’d love to hear about it

Over the last week I got two rejection emails from Gannett. One was for a position I applied for back in January. The other position I applied for just about a month ago. I thought it was odd that I got both of these emails in a short timespan. I've talked to the editor for one of the positions a couple times so I reached out to him. He said he thinks Gannett is closing the books on hiring for 2024 and he expects the position to be reposted in 2025.

So if you recently got a rejection email from Gannett, keep your eyes out after the first of the year! The position you're going for might get reposted.

I have no interest in sports journalism (I want to pursue other forms of journalism) but should I take this opportunity anyway? I'm an undergraduate with no experience other than my high school newspaper. I need jobs, internships, etc. Does it help me look "well-rounded"? Or is it just a waste of time?

Hello friends, can we work together to help with the promotion?

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This is an important campaign to support the organization Journalists Without Borders in operating under the current exceptional conditions, as Palestine faces difficult economic circumstances. We need to continue our work on the ground.

Hey people,

So I’m currently in economic journalism and I’m not really enjoying it. I got a freelance job next to my study at the place I interned. It’s a big evening news broadcaster in my country, and when I got the internship I feel like I got in on the highest level there is. But now I’m not sure if I like it.

I can see that there is a lot of options and development in this specific field. I’m happy to get the experience, but I feel like my heart is in foreign correspondents and working for bigger foreign news organizations. I love working as a journalist and I feel like my job is super cool. The fact that I can talk to everyone ranging from professors in incredibly specific fields to regular working class people and tell there stories or present there information to the public is so special to me, and I could see myself do this job in some way or another.

Yet I’m not happy. I feel like I’m still stuck in the “intern fase” and I don’t know if I like doing what I’m doing right now. It’s making me feel insecure about my qualities for this field and if I’m even meant to do this.

My question is for older or more experienced journalists. How did you find your field? How was your journey? What advice can you give me to explore this field and develop myself properly? Thanks in advance

Hey fellow journos

Does the market feel kinda down or is it just me?

I’ve gotten really good job offers but they all backed out for H1B sponsorship reasons. I feel like I’ve applied to every job listing out there atp. Any advice?

I have a masters degree and over two years of experience. I still feel like I’m doing something wrong.

G'day journos.

I'm feeling awfully down lately about job prospects in my area. Many of my volunteer journo colleagues at our community radio station have moved onto bigger and better roles in the city, while I'm still working part-time and struggling not to return to the regions.

For context, I'm an intern coordinator, former tv reporter, current radio host, and journalist with regular, quality output to my name. Yet I rarely get callbacks, and I hardly get actionable feedback. Is there something I'm missing? Does my CV need some extra oomph I'm not seeing? Does a sparkling CV matter to employers if someone younger is available?

I'm 25M in Queensland, Aus, and I feel as if my options are to work for a year in Bundaberg or Townsville at the local NC rag until I'm allowed to return, or keep applying blindly until I'm 40 and still working retail.

Thank you!

EDIT: Journalism/Comms bach graduate and 2 years at the station alone

22F, looking for a job in the editorial. I'm very tired of getting rejections or absolutely no response despite applying everywhere. I'm tired of it, honestly. I know I'm capable of doing good work. This is very disheartening. Are you guys or any place you guys know is hiring? I'm not from the Western side of the world, though the audience on this sub is pretty much from the West. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thank you so much!!

I wondering if this is fine, because it might take a lot of time sending each set of pitches to one editor at a time, then waiting for their response. But I'm afraid if I send same pitches to two-three editors at a time, and if all of them select the same pitch, it could cause a trouble.

What do you guys do in such situations? Should resist from sending same pitches more than one editor?

Hello all! I’m looking for a popular platform that to post articles. I’m hoping to create a portfolio I can use to get work at other outlets, as well as build something that I can monetise later on if I want to.

I thought maybe Wordpress, as I’ve used them before and I know how to use their UI. And I believe it has the higher number of users than any blogging platform. I’ve also recently come across Substack, which seems to be where all the journalists are going, and apparently has a very good monetising system, but I’ve briefly gone through their app and it doesn’t seem hugely customisable. I also thought maybe just making something on Wix or Squarespace, seeing as I’m constantly seeing ads for them.

What’re your guys thoughts?

i recently graduated with a degree in journalism. i couldn't get a job through college placements, and honestly speaking, i wasn't even interested in most of what was being offered.
it's been 5 months since then, i have done internships at two to three places. i know i do have the required skills. but I'm unable to get a job. my friends got absorbed into the organisations while doing the internships, and here i am. i am honestly so disappointed in everything, but i really don't want to do what isn't my interest and i'm unable to get any good job. i'm just very very disappointed in myself. i honestly don't feel like a failure, but i am sick of nothing turning in my favour. i am tired of everything. i don't know if i can hold onto this for longer.

A few months ago I was provided with a contact by my relative so as to get an internship at a news organisation in my country. I contacted the person at least two times and he assured me that I'll get the internship. However, i later found an another Internship at a magazine which i felt like was a better option. I didn't inform the person about this and joined the internship at magazine. A few days ago when i called him asking about any available job positions at his office, he talked quite politely and asked me to share my CV. I asked him about the available role of feature writer at their place, but he said that they'd hired the interns for that. This felt very embarassing for and i felt like i was really dumb for not informing him prior that I'll join elsewhere. I occasionally come to think of it and it leaves me so embarassed.

Hi everyone,

I am no journalist but I am a big football (soccer) fan/follower.

FIFA 2026 will have 13 games in Vancouver and Seattle, I was planning to see if I can provide service to journalist covering this event with my vehicle.

This way I can have fun being around journalist and also providing service to what I love (football)

Note*: I am an IT infrastructure Engineer working for an enterprise corporate, but I can take one month off and make some extra cash from what I love

Hi, I was an international student in US and I’m currently working a part time local breaking news role on OPT. I’ve heard back on offers from reputable companies but just this week I lost two of them because they were unable to offer visa sponsorship. Can someone guide me on how best I can get a job? I’m kinda desperate at this point

i tried contacting two of them. but it didn't work. i believe they are either connected to some automated response or they're just old numbers that nobody actually updated along with time

I regularly see these at the bottom of all their job ads, and I haven't got the slightest idea what they mean. I assume that they're related to internal hiring practices - possibly the degree to which they're prioritising internal candidates? However I am not sure.

I have an undergrad degree in international studies and a master’s in English that I got to pass time during Covid (I applied to a bunch of scholarships so I didn’t have to pay much for it). I always knew I wanted to work in the journalism field but didn’t know where to start after grad school without an internship or even an actual degree in the subject. I was able to publish a few freelance articles but wasn’t able to find an actual job in the field. I obviously needed a job to pay my bills, so I decided to become a teacher - a decision I am now regretting. Although I love and care for my students, it isn’t my passion. I want, more than anything, to build a lucrative career in journalism. However, I just don’t know if it is too late for me (in my mid-20’s) with so little experience in the field to do so.

[Urgent help needed] We have a very old book market in the capital city of our country. The footfall of book buyers has almost dwindled, and the visitors who visit the place, it's only because of popular food stalls erected in the area. A number of news agencies have covered the story in the span of 10 months from Jan-October. I thought if I should give the angle that despite the news coverage there's no impact on the condition of the book market. However, I find this idea irrelevant because nobody really expects a change through the basic idea of reporting, that too, in a book market which is already almost extinct. What do you think of the angle of the story I am making? I don't want to cover the story from the same angle because I feel like it'll look copied and plagiarised. Any suggestions are welcome.

I do have almost three months of internship experience. But I don't have any bylines under my name. I am being offered an internship, but it's going to be unpaid. But they might let me write for their platform and also give me credit for it. I haven't been able to find a job, it's been almost five months now. I feel like it's only because I don't have published work under my name yet. Is it okay for a fresher to keep looking for a job with an internship experience of 2-3 months? Or should i gain more experience?

Just designed the first issue for the magazine U.N.C.

University network chronicles

I am looking for anyone to provide content/articles to fill in a few empty spaces. Anywhere from 3 paragraphs of current events or even thought piece is enough. But if you have full blown articles you want to share with the world I am printing the physical Monday and online should be up a week from today.

If you barely have journalism experience other than college newspaper, is it better to delve directly into journalism right after graduation or pursue grad school? I am considering a Master's (not sure in what, ideally one that combines journalism + public policy/politics) but I am unsure whether that would make me stand out more than if I directly get journalism experience at a small publication. People who went to grad school and then became journalists, was it worth it and do you feel like it opened doors? Thanks!

i have almost 2.5 months experience through internships. i was suggested by an editor of a highly renowned magazine in my country that i have done enough internships and that i should start looking for full-time jobs. it was when i inquired her about any editorial internships at her magazine. i'm so confused. i regret sitting free for past two months, but I'd been desperately applying for jobs and even internships. my friend's are forcing me to take up anything as an intern because I'm free rn, but my parents don't want the same. they only want me to get a full-time job.

I've sent off a few enquiries but I'm met with automated messages like "We are currently closed for new applications until further notice" and no information anywhere on when it will be open again. None of the listings online are up to date. It feels like I'm going round in circles and I don't know what to do. Does anyone have a reliable source for internships/work experience opportunities at UK newspapers? Thanks.

please help. what should be the correct format of a pitch to be submitted to a magazine publication. should it include a headline? what should be the word limit? do I need to mention who I can interview, without yet having reached out to people to be interviewed?