How to get journalism work experience

How to get journalism work experience

We know how hard it is to get journalism work experience – especially if you don’t want to spend a week making tea. So, whether it’s news, sport or fashion journalism work experience you’re interested in – here are a few tips for landing that all-important placement....
How to become a sports journalist

How to become a sports journalist

Want to become a sports journalist? That’s not a problem, but you need to know this: before you can be a good sports journalist, you need to learn to be a good journalist. That means getting your 100 words per minute shorthand, swotting up on public affairs and...
What subjects are needed to study journalism?

What subjects are needed to study journalism?

What subjects are needed to study journalism? This is a very common question, to which there isn’t a right or wrong answer. Indeed, ‘journalism’ is a very broad term – therefore it is apt that there are no specific A-levels required if you want to become a journalist....
How to prepare for a journalism job interview

How to prepare for a journalism job interview

Knowing how to prepare for a journalism job interview might seem worlds apart from that part-time job application you filled out when you were 15. But never fear, we asked our award-winning editorial team what it takes to make you stand out so you can fulfil your...
Do I need Teeline shorthand to become a journalist?

Do I need Teeline shorthand to become a journalist?

In a world where everyone with a smart phone thinks they’re a journalist, speed is everything – and it’s three times quicker to type out Teeline shorthand notes than to listen back to audio recordings. It’s also illegal to make audio or video recordings of most...