When you’re hunting for a job in TV news, it’s easy to assume that everyone you see on the nightly newscast had an easy time getting there. But talk to reporters in a typical newsroom and you’ll see there are…
How to get a job as a TV news reporter
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Stay safe from harassment on your internship
It’s internship season — and whether you’re going to spend your time at a tiny TV station, a major metropolitan newspaper or a scrappy little start up, it’s important for interns to know how to protect themselves from harassment. The…
TV news anchor/reporter shares what he’s learned about resume reels
Hundreds of December journalism graduates, along with plenty of restless reporters, are thinking about more than the holidays right now; they’re worried about resume reels and the job hunt. WDSU anchor/reporter Aubry Killion says he remembers those days when he…
How not to get a job in TV news
You already know how hard it is to get a job in television news. The competition is fierce and job opportunities are hard to find. The latest RTDNA research on newsroom staffing recorded a dip in TV news employment, largely…
How to apply for a news job
If only all hiring managers were as helpful as Ryan Kellett. His job title is director of audience at the Washington Post, which is looking to hire an editor for the engagement team to help the site connect its sports coverage…
Data and graphics create a new kind of journalist
Take clean and accurate data, strong visualization and excellent writing and you get some of the most powerful reporting available right now. Sarah Frostenson has the job title of graphics editor at Politico, but she’s really a new breed of…
Infographic resumes for journalists
Competition for reporting jobs, especially in TV news, can be quite stiff. Candidates are often encouraged to make themselves stand out and, in some cases, an infographic resume may help. Professor Chandra Clark has been helping journalism grads find jobs…
Mixed news on TV salaries
Pay is up again in TV newsrooms. The annual RTDNA survey finds average salaries increased by 4 percent in 2016, almost twice the rate of inflation. But as usual, some job categories benefited more than others. Five job titles made…
For TV reporters, how you look is first hurdle in job hunt
Sure, it’s important to be a good writer, a strong storyteller and an excellent journalist, but Talent Acquisition Lead at The E.W. Scripps Company Matt Miller says that might not be enough to get you hired. He says he’ll watch…
Small markets, big dreams
Every journalism student hears the same advice: Plan to start small, and work your way up. But what does it really mean to “start small?” Will your first job in TV news be easy? Glamorous? Lucrative? Not likely. You’ll work…