Journalism : a career handbook / Anna McKane.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McKane, Anna.

Series:

Professional Media Practice

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Journalism--Vocational guidance.

Journalism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (303 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : A. & C. Black Publishers Ltd., 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Print journalism is one of the most popular career options among recent graduates. But how many of them land that crucial first job and go on to build a career in print journalism? This book gives you all you need to plan and build your career in journalism, including sections on: · Analysis of the industry: sectors and structures · Types of print journalism: newspapers, national and regional; magazines; consumer handouts; voluntary sector publishing; web journalism; agency work; photojournalism · Range of job opportunities; freelance/salaried; in-house/in the field · Routes into journalism: g

Contents:

Cover; Title; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 - Working in print journalism; Working in print journalism; What do journalists do?; What are journalists like?; What qualities do you need to be a journalist?; How does the job operate?; Working patterns; Salaries; Chapter 2 - Newspapers; The newspaper industry; The news team; The production team; The features team; Stand-alone sections; The senior editorial team; Chapter 3 - Magazines; Consumer magazines; B2B or trade magazines; Contract publishing; Newsletters; Other magazines; The jobs; Chapter 4 - Online journalism

Internet versions of existing mediaJournalism on stand-alone websites; The jobs; Chapter 5 - Agencies; The international news agencies; British news agencies; Chapter 6 - Charities, NGOs and travel brochures; Charities; Travel brochures; Chapter 7 - The Visuals; Photojournalism; Picture researchers; Picture editors; Cartoonists; Graphic and other designers; Chapter 8 - Freelancing; What qualities do freelances need?; What is the job like?; Chapter 9 - Training; The NCTJ accreditation; What sort of qualifications are needed; Which sort of training course?; Chapter 10 - Getting a job

Making yourself into a journalistWork experience; Chapter 11 - CVs and job applications; The CV; The covering letter and cuttings; The job interview; Moving on; Chapter 12 - Contacts; General advice, details of courses and training; Training providers; Prizes; Chapter 13 - Further reading; Glossary; Epilogue; Imprint

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613194268

9781283194266

1283194260

9781408116593

1408116596

9781408103371

1408103370

OCLC:

715355513