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.
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.
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.
Working with Words: Alumni stories
This booklet has been created to showcase a range of careers built on words and writing. It features case studies of Aberdeen graduates.
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