Megan Ward - America's Future

By Megan Ward • Jul 11,2013 Career Advice

Moving Up in Journalism

You’re compiling a diverse portfolio of clips, but what you really need are large projects. These projects are your calling card when you knock on the doors of larger papers....

By Megan Ward • Jul 09,2013 Career Advice

Tips for Your First Journalism Job

You should use many of the steps you used in getting an internship for landing your first job. Research the newspapers where you are interested in working. Do more than...

By Megan Ward • Jul 08,2013 Career Advice

Get the Most Out of Your Journalism Internship

Working with seasoned professionals in the industry will be invaluable as you build your experience. Forming connections and building relationships will help you learn from these professionals. They will care...

By Megan Ward • Jul 03,2013 Career Advice

Be an Asset As a Journalism Intern

Interns frequently create more work for editors—sometimes, more work than they are worth. Interns may have little or no knowledge of AP style. Their copy may be sloppy and filled...

By Megan Ward • Jul 02,2013 Career Advice

How to Get a Journalism Internship

This is an industry that rewards strong, committed work with advancement. Getting there takes more than a journalism degree and references from professors. It takes experience. An internship is your...

By Megan Ward • Jun 25,2013 Career Advice

Helpful Tips for Journalists

A career in journalism is a rewarding one offering meaningful work. As a journalist you have opportunities to inform, enlighten, entertain, and—sometimes—change lives. The job offers variety; each day is...

Author: Megan Ward