take 5 journalism 2016
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5 ways to make money online
Take 5 series by @simonecas5 ways to get into journalism
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1. Consider a journalism degree. If you have another degree, do an accredited course, such as an NCTJ diploma. Apply for work experience then network like crazy.
2. Start a blog to build an online portfolio of your work. Develop a social media profile and interact with journalists on Twitter.
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3. Research publications and send unsolicited CVs - its old school, but many prefer a letter to more emails in their inbox.
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4. Start small: a student publication, local newspaper, charity/community newsletter...
5. Make use of any foreign language you know and keep it up - Arabic and Chinese are very relevant right now.
Thanks for reading!Photos: Prawny, NBC via Wikimedia, The Italian voice, Al Ravenna via Wikimedia, Marian Gadzalski via Wikimedia, University of Maryland Press Releases. Copyright @simonecas Feel free to embed this on your blog or website but you cant change it!
Fiveish web wondersRoutes into journalismhttp://careers.guardian.co.uk/journalism-careers-advice?commentpage=4http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/blogcollegeofjournalismhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/work-experience/How to become a freelance writerhttp://careers.guardian.co.uk/careers-blog/freelance-writerFunky advice for wannabe journoshttp://wannabehacks.co.uk/National media: pro forum & traininghttp://www.journalism.co.uk/Local newspapers: jobs & advicehttp://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/
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