Media career advice
FT 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
Posted by Jon Card on 04/01/23How to achieve your goals in 2023
It is never too late to plan for success and pick yourself up if something goes wrong. Make this the year you do not fail your ambitions at the first hurdle
Posted by Jacob Granger on 02/01/23Professional development tips, with ex-BBC journalist Dhruti Shah
How to find confidence, cheerleaders and career motivation in the new year
Posted by Jacob Granger on 22/12/22Looking for a job in journalism? Check out this advice from industry experts
Media pros share their top tips for improving your job applications and interviews
Posted by Jacob Granger on 08/12/22Tip: Top skills (and people) needed in the modern newsroom
As our workplace and industry evolve, our hiring and training practices must evolve with it
Posted by Jacob Granger on 01/09/22Four reasons the shift to hybrid working is set to stay for young professionals
Managers must be role models to retain the young talent who can feel the benefit of WFH
Posted by Amanda Jones on 22/08/22Tip: NCTJ's guide for providing work experience and internships
Use this set of industry guidelines to put fairer policies in place, allowing a greater diversity of talent to hone their skills in your newsroom
Posted by Jacob Granger on 25/07/22Tip: Use "stay interviews" to retain talent
When employers talk openly with staff looking to leave the company, at best they may convince them to stay, regardless they learn how to improve their workplace
Posted by Jacob Granger on 14/07/22Newsrewired special: training and retaining new journalists
Recruiting predominantly from universities is skewing representation in UK newsrooms. What are the alternatives worth exploring and how do we make them a success?
Posted by Jacob Granger on 31/05/22Foreign journalists can write in English, thank you very much
EU journalists are underrepresented in the British media, it is not a problem of English language barriers
Posted by Camille Dupont on 11/05/22What can be done to create more viable routes into journalism?
80 per cent of the UK press hold university degrees, a one-way route into journalism which is stopping the industry being more representative
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