Do you want to become a journalist? It’s a career many aspire to have and this book will give you the best possible chance.
– The author has worked in journalism for more than 20 years so it truly is an insider’s guide.
– The principles you will learn will set you up for a job as a journalist in newspapers, radio or television.
– The book gives you templates to help you write news stories and features and top tips on exactly what you should do when you report courts cases, inquests and meetings.
– You will find out how journalists use social media as a publishing channel and as a source for breaking news.
– There are also tips on how to take photographs for use in newspapers and on news websites and advice on how to pass an interview for a job in journalism.
– This book is an ideal companion for anyone considering a job as a journalist, whether you are a school student, a graduate or someone thinking about switching careers.
How to Become a Journalist Guide
£12.97
The Insider’s guide to getting a career in Journalism.
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- A complete walkthrough to becoming a journalist;
- 9 personal qualities that you need to be a journalist;
- Finding the hook in a news story and how to interview;
- The building blocks of a story and headline writing;
- How to source news – 19 top tips;
- Covering court, inquests and council meetings;
- How to write great features;
- How you can use social media as a journalist;
- Taking photographs and tips for photojournalists;
- Work experience and building a press portfolio;
- How to do a great interview for a trainee journalist job;
- Training courses, journalism degrees and essential resources;
- Plus plenty of insider tips and advice throughout.