Fernando - so you noticed that your name was mentioned here. But you are strangely quiet on the Whats Wrong with Man U thread I hailed out your name!! LOL!!!!

but I digress! read Ladyday's post. And see what you think

thanks fernando. i know of much of what you have said. i do intend to still write articles get published etc, however in the meantime i will be planning my magazine. and working on my friends aswell as doing a local mag.

fernando you didnt say anything about the nctj distance learning course. i am looking at the one for the periodical press which covers media law aswell.

@blackbeauty>>>>>with that course i doubt it would mean you are a trainee. as you could do a masters or post graduate certificate in journalism allowing you access to the national union of journalist. NCTJ is worldwide recognised journalism body.

@fernando some good points.

I am a English major in college, I want to know what type of jobs are out there for a person with my particular major. I am going to be a pastor, butI am just curious.

www.mandy.com is a good site for media jobs.

Hey everyone, for all those interested in journalism, this opportunityat the Guardian looks great, but the deadline is this Friday (4th June), so if you think it looks interesting, then act now. blktype

http://www.guardian.co.uk/guardian/a...224477,00.html

The Guardian training programme

The Guardian

The Guardian has introduced a one-year training programme to attract promising journalists from a variety of backgrounds. Two positions are available beginning 5 July 2004 for recent graduates or post-graduates.

Applicants will come from a wide range of backgrounds and will be able to demonstrate an interest in public or community affairs through voluntary work, political campaigning, public debating, social work or other related activity. Applicants will have shown their interest in journalism through writing, broadcasting, cartooning, webcasting or news or feature photography for public dissemination.
Candidates must be fluent in English and at least one other language, including but not limited to foreign languages, computer languages, English dialects or the vocabulary of music, art or science.
Candidates will work in the home, foreign, city, sports or features department, depending on their own interests and the needs of the newspaper at the time.
The programme will include intensive training in graphics, research, design, desk work and sub-editing. With the support of a mentor, candidates will be expected to gain assignments to write for many different sections of the paper, while also coping with a demanding workload in the editing process. In addition, participants will serve a six-week turn as a reporter, working at the direction of a senior staff writer. In the last month of the training scheme, candidates will have the body of their work reviewed and critiqued by a panel of senior editor. Successful completion of the training scheme may lead to an opportunity within GNL.
Candidates must have completed a degree programme at a recognised institution of higher learning in Britain or elsewhere and must have the right to work in the UK. The scheme attracts an annual salary of up to £25,000, including four weeks paid holiday.
To apply for this opportunity please complete the application below and return via email to wilkinsatgnl@guardian.co.uk. Final date for receipt of all applications: Friday 4th June 2004. Please do not send any additional materials with your application form. Work samples may be requested at a later date.
Guardian training programme - application form
· We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.

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Just wanted to bump this topic up to see if anyone had anything new to add. niceone.gif

I've worked in broadcast media for nearly 7 years. Here are some tips thathelped me along the way while in college:

Get a lot of internships (or at least one good one)and learn as much as possible. Sometimes you might be doing gruntwork in the beginning (like making photocopies and faxing), but at least you'll be getting a fly on the wall view of the industry.

Don't beafraid to ask questions of the folks you would be interning under.

Get references from the folks you intern under and don't be afraid to network (work those connections). Working connections helped me land my most recent media job.

Start amassing a portfolio of your work (ex. writing samples, video projects, etc).

Finally, don't assume you first job is going to be a high-paying, glamorous one. I have worked with many a college graduate in media who was shocked and disappointed they weren't raking in the big bucks in their first job. You first job is a foot in the door and will (through hard work and proving yourself) lead to bigger and better things.

I hope this helps.

Ms. Abi1

clp)Thankyou so much for putting your time into answering our questions..



I want to become a journalist, perhaps a newsreader, or magazine editor, and I know that journalism is a competitive industry. What are the difficulties you faced when first trying to get a job? What are the most difficult areas to get into? And any tips?



Thanks in advance

@ Princess A

I think I can answer your first point - the first main difficulty would be to get a name for yourself. I have read that most people get their breaks through a good reputation. So like someone said - get networking!!!

@abi1

Are you able to tell us what specifically the job you went for within that radio network?

@all

Does anyone what sort of jobs media courses lead to?