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Should You Write For Content Mills Like Demand Studios? 7 Sep 2010 | 10:33 am
These days, lots of laid-off journalists and wannabe journalists are turning to so-called "content mills," such as Demand Studios, to find writing assignments. But is it worth it? It depend...
Study Abroad To Improve Your Journalism Job Prospects 4 Sep 2010 | 06:11 pm
Studying abroad can be a great way to give yourself an edge in the journalism job market or journalism internship hunt. First, you can build your portfolio by helping out in a media outlet’s foreign ...
Modernizing Your Journalism Job Application 4 Sep 2010 | 05:28 pm
Increasingly, media companies are asking for applications to be sent electronically: either via e-mail or by completing an online form. If you're reading this, surely you know how to e-mail a cover l...
How to Promote Your Blog or Website 3 Sep 2010 | 06:09 pm
These days, journalists need to be their own entrepreneurs and promote themselves – and their work – like a brand. There are many and varied ways to promote your blog and/or website to increase traffi...
How to Write a Journalism Resume 31 Aug 2010 | 05:06 pm
There are many different formats you can use when writing a resume for a journalism job or journalism internship, but here are a few guidelines: Keep it simple and brief – no more than one typed-page...
How to Write a Cover Letter 31 Aug 2010 | 04:36 pm
There are a few dos and don’ts for writing a cover letter for a journalism job or journalism internship. Generally, it’s best to keep it straightforward. Avoid gimmicky approaches as most internship ...
7 Ways To Get Bylines 29 Aug 2010 | 06:16 pm
Don't wait until you're hired as a reporter to start acting like one. Getting articles published is vital to landing a reporting job. Most editors want to see four to six -- and sometimes ma...
Journalism Job Interview Mistakes and Tips 29 Aug 2010 | 06:10 pm
"You're the worst one I've ever interviewed" ...and other things I've picked up while interviewing for the job By Mark Grabowski Graduation looms and many soon-to-be journalism school alumni a...
Journalism Internships: FAQs and Myths 29 Aug 2010 | 06:05 pm
· MYTH:"The best internships are paid." Not true. Some of the best internships are with media outlets that attract many applicants but don't offer compensation. But these opportunities can be the ga...
How To Break Into Photojournalism 29 Aug 2010 | 05:57 pm
New photojournalism students need to understand photography is about nouns while photojournalism is verbs. At the highest level, photo stories have the same construction as news stories. There is a le...
