Media career advice
New year, new career?
A dream job does not just pay the rent, it also fulfils your personal and professional needs. So grab a cup of coffee and start working on your career plan for 2022 and beyond
Posted by Jacob Granger on 05/01/22Tip: Prepare for your next job interview
Land the job you are after by making sure you are as prepared as possible
Posted by Hilal Seven on 15/12/21Tip: Recruit the best social media editor for your team
When hiring someone to take control of your social media strategy, these are all the questions you should put to them in the interview process
Posted by Jacob Granger on 29/11/21Mark Herschberg of The Career Toolkit on planning your next career move
The pandemic has made us think more closely about work-life balance and job satisfaction. How do you weigh up what is the next best move for you?
Posted by Jacob Granger on 11/11/21How has the pandemic changed media recruitment?
While hybrid working allows employers to recruit from a wider pool of talent, some struggle to retain staff lured by the vast sea of opportunities
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 10/11/21Must-have skills for a media startup CEO: Una Murphy of VIEWdigital
What does it take to be the leader of a new media business? We speak to the co-founder and publisher of a mission-driven social enterprise based in Northern Ireland, about navigating the line between editorial and business
Posted by Jacob Granger on 19/10/21Must-have skills for a media startup CEO: Barak Ronen of CRUX
What does it take to be the leader of a new media business? We speak to the co-founder of a tech platform designed to measure reader's knowledge on important news topics to drive engagement
Posted by Jacob Granger on 12/10/21Must-have skills for a media startup CEO: Joe McGrath of Rhotic Media
What does it take to be the leader of a new media business? We speak to a former Dow Jones desk editor turned founder of a financial and business content agency
Posted by Jacob Granger on 05/10/21Must-have skills for a media startup CEO: Govind Balakrishnan of Curio
What does it take to be the leader of a new media business? We speak to a former BBC strategist turned co-founder of a narrated journalism company
Posted by Jacob Granger on 28/09/21Must-have skills for a media startup CEO: Mike Donoghue of Subtext
What does it take to be the leader of a new media business? We speak to the brains behind an SMS platform that connects journalists and news outlets with their audience
Posted by Jacob Granger on 20/09/21What makes a good writer? Human stories, active voice and an open mind
Author of the new book "Write Like You Mean It" Steve Gamel shares his tips on perfecting your style and storytelling techniques
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 15/09/21Where is the problem in the diversity pipeline?
Diversity champion and editor of The Conversation Jo Adetunji says that newsrooms must stop hiring in their own image and young journalists need to learn to pester the pros
Posted by Jacob Granger on 14/09/21Must-have skills for a media startup CEO: Katie Vanneck-Smith of Tortoise
What does it take to be the leader of a new media business? We speak to one of the founders of a slow journalism publisher that went from 0 to 130,000 members in two years
Posted by Jacob Granger on 13/09/21Tip: Job-hunt like a pro
Create a plan of action if you are serious about finding new employment
Posted by Jacob Granger on 10/09/21Tip: Four steps to a compelling cover letter
Take this chance to show your prospective employer why you are right for the role
Posted by Jacob Granger on 09/09/21Tip: Careers guide for journalism students
A journalism degree opens up many possibilities. The NCTJ gathered advice from media pros on routes into the industry and the skills required
Posted by Jacob Granger on 01/09/21Must-have skills for a media startup CEO: Chase Palmieri of Credder
What does it take to be the leader of a new media business? We speak to the mind behind a 'Rotten Tomatoes for news' platform
Posted by Jacob Granger on 27/08/21Must-have skills for a media startup CEO: Ben Moe of Frame
What does it take to be the leader of a new media business? We speak to the founder of an interactive journalism publication that has raised around $500k in investment
Posted by Jacob Granger on 16/08/21Must-have skills for a media startup CEO: Joshi Herrmann of The Mill
What does it take to be the leader of a new media business? We speak to the founder of a Substack newsletter publication with a fresh take on local news
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Posted by Jacob Granger on 07/01/22