It’s May and you know what that means… thousands of college journalism grads descend on news directors across the nation, all vying for hundreds of reporter jobs. Yes, that’s right — thousands of graduates, hundreds of jobs — even if you’re not particularly good at math, you know that adds up to the fact that …
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Brit Stack was like many journalism students; she was learning about reporting and shooting, editing and writing and keeping her eye out for reporting jobs. But Brit was also smart enough to grab an opportunity, so when she got a chance to take a 6-week producing internship in Jackson, Miss., she jumped at it. “It …
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First and foremost, it’s not about you. Tanya Carter is assistant news director at WABG-TV in Greenville, Miss. She’s also one of the primary news anchors, so she’s seen both sides of the job hunt. She’s says that just having a good camera presence is not enough to get you hired. “So, you have the …
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Contributed by Anna Ellingburg Students often feel inundated with advice about the hundreds of skills and attributes journalists “must have” in order to be successful. But the journalists at WMC Action News 5 in Memphis have narrowed the list to five essential qualities of a solid journalist. 1. Dedication Photojournalist Bo Bradley says a real …
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You’ve probably heard these job hunting tips before — Google yourself to see what a future employers might find and apply SEO techniques to the content you want them to find. Get yourself a portfolio site, even if it’s a simple WordPress or about.me page. But, Matt Thompson of NPR has a bit more advice …
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After several dismal years, the employment picture for new J-school grads continues to improve. According to the annual University of Georgia survey, more 2011 grads found jobs for the second year in a row. Within six to eight months of graduation, 62% said they were employed full time, compared to 58% the year before and just …
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The “more with less” mantra has become so ingrained in TV newsrooms that the latest data may come as a surprise. Yes, once again, local stations set a new record for the amount of news they aired but they also staffed up to do it. On average, stations aired 5 hours and 30 minutes of local …
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Are you one of the many May journalism grad still looking for a job? If so, KTUL-Tulsa news director Carlton Houston’s 10 ways to win a job in TV news is must-read column for you. His list does include some no-brainers like using formal language vs. “texting” your emails and other correspondence, but here are …
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If you’re one of the thousands of journalism graduates looking for an on-air job in TV news right now, this post is for you. By now you’ve probably put together your resume reel and posted it on YouTube or elsewhere online. And, if you’re like most others hunting for reporting jobs, your reel begins with …
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If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a hundred times: There’s really no reason for anyone’s resume to be longer than one page. So how do you fit everything in? Simply follow the same principle you’d apply to anything else you write. Select, don’t compress. Deciding what to leave out isn’t always easy, but …
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