What is mobile journalism?

What is mobile journalism?

From breaking political news to covering village fairs, mobile journalism – or mojo as we like to call it – is now as an essential skill for journalists. But what is mobile journalism? Whether you’re reporting for a local paper or live on Sky News, mobile journalism...
Top revision tips: how to prepare for your exams

Top revision tips: how to prepare for your exams

Your fingers are stained with highlighters and you’re waking up with post-it notes stuck in your hair – it must be exam season. But never fear, The School of Journalism are here with seven of the best fool proof revision tips for you. The biggest revision tip we can...
How to write a cover letter

How to write a cover letter

I know what you’re thinking, what is a cover letter and more importantly, how do I write a cover letter? A lot of people think their CV is the most important part of a job application, but actually your cover letter is the first thing a potential employer will read....
Want to become a journalist? Then become a blogger!

Want to become a journalist? Then become a blogger!

With an estimated 7.5 million blogs being published daily, now is your time to start getting your journalism out there and start your blog! If you’re starting out as a journalist then blogging is highly recommended – it shows commitment, helps you build a portfolio...
Write the perfect CV

Write the perfect CV

It takes time to write the perfect CV – and most employers will spend less than a minute scanning it. Heartbreaking we know. This is why you need to make your CV stand out, and don’t give a potential employer any reason to add you to the ‘no’ pile. You need to make it...
Top tips for journalism university candidates

Top tips for journalism university candidates

Journalism is a cut-throat industry so you have to do whatever you can to get ahead. And studying journalism in the UK is extremely competitive so you have to make yourself stand out early. Luckily there are lots of tips for journalism university candidates out there....