Journalism

Author is an experienced journalist/teacher. Large market: there are now approximately 330 journalism degrees or degree equivalents listed by UCAS and approximately 10,000 students graduate annually. Includes case studies throughout. Useful for journalists seeking to further their career.

Print journalism is one of the most popular career options among recent graduates. This text provides the reader with all the information they need to plan and build a career in journalism, including sections on types of print journalism, web journalism, photojournalism, range of job opportunities, salaries, and routes into journalism.Print journalism is one of the most popular career options among recent graduates. But how many of them land that crucial first job and go on to build a career in print journalism? This book gives you all you need to plan and build your career in journalism, including sections on: * Analysis of the industry: sectors and structures * Types of print journalism: newspapers, national and regional; magazines; consumer handouts; voluntary sector publishing; web journalism; agency work; photojournalism * Range of job opportunities; freelance/salaried; in-house/in the field * Routes into journalism: getting in and getting on * Training and education; resources/contacts.