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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
