Careers Resources

Careers Resources

Journalism

Prospects Profile: Broadcast Journalist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Magazine Journalist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Newspaper Journalist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Press Sub Editor

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Allmediascotland.com

Web portal for all things media in Scotland. Includes directory of media companies in Scotland and job vacancy search.

Broadcast Journalism Training Council

The site contains careers and course information, including funding for courses, and a listing of traineeships.

journalism.co.uk

Comprehensive site with resources for journalists which includes job and course listings, tips on work experience and applying as well as freelancing.

NCTJ Training Scheme

The National Council for the Training of Journalists delivers a range of accredited courses for training in journalism. Their website provides details about the courses and qualifications as well as general careers advice on entering the journalism profession.

News Associates - journalism training courses

Leading NCTJ-accredited postgraduate journalism course provider. Their website has details of the curses they offer and free workshops that you can attend.

NUJ Training

Careers and course information from the National Union of Journalists.

Become a Journalist (PA training)

Information on NCTJ diploma courses in journalism.

News Media Association

Representative organisation for national, regional and local media organisations in the UK.

Hold the Front Page

Website for who works or wants to work in the regional press, broadcasting or communications. The site contains information on jobs, training and a listing of daily and weekly regional newspapers.

Media.Info

Vast online directory listing contact details for radio & TV stations, newspapers and magazines. Also contains newsfeeds, discussions and links to live streaming for many radio stations and TV channels.

Periodical Publishers Association (PPA)

Professional body for the magazine publishing industry. The site contains a careers section with tips on how to get into the industry, work experience and case studies from various career areas.

Creative Pathways - information on Creative Careers

Information on career options in the creative sector with advice on skills and links to further useful resources.

The Scott Trust Bursary Scheme

Bursaries offered by the Guardian Foundation to support aspiring journalists to study for postgraduate qualifications in journalism.

Creative Access

Social enterprise providing access to internships in creative industries. Register on their website to apply for opportunities.

Startin TV

Advice and resources for researching careers in TV and film. You can read about specific roles, gain advice on job applications and find out about work experience opportunities.

Journo Resources

Details of current job opportunities as well as information on graduate schemes.