Journalist
Useful Links
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/journalism
https://www.nctj.com/want-to-be-a-journalist
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Journalism
https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/15-communities-for-journalists-you-should-know-about/s2/a565742/
Job Profiles
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/newspaper-journalist
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/broadcast-journalist
https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/job-descriptions/280509-journalist-job-description
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/job-profiles/publishing-and-journalism
Publishing and journalism
You could be interested in these jobs if you’re a fan of reading, writing and books. You could apply your writing skills in industry and commerce or use your creativity to write novels. Explore technical jobs in the printing industry if a practical role interests you.
Specific areas of Journalism
Work experience oportunities
Other suggestions
https://careers.channel4.com/4skills/work-experience
https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/training-programmes/work-experience/
https://sweetcherrypublishing.com/tag/work-experience/
https://niasbookfort.wordpress.com/2018/11/22/publishing-work-experience/
https://www.bookcareers.com/where-opportunities-work-experience/
University Route
University courses :
https://www.whatuni.com/degree-courses/search?subject=journalism&location=england
Personal statement help :
https://www.studential.com/personal-statement-examples/journalism-personal-statements
Apprenticeship Route
Vacancies for apprentice journalists will usually be advertised by the employer as they become available, on their website or other publications.
Examples of vacancies:
BBC Digital journalism : https://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Digital-Journalism-Apprenticeship/34202
ITV apprenticeships: https://www.itvjobs.com/teams/early-careers/apprenticeships
Sky apprenticeships: https://careers.sky.com/earlycareers/apprenticeships/
Ch 4 apprenticeships: https://careers.channel4.com/4skills/apprenticeships
Useful Links
https://www.bestapprenticeships.com/industry/media-and-journalism-apprenticeships/
List of potential apprenticeship schemes available :
https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-apprenticeships-uk-list/
career videos
Stacey Houldsworth - Broadcast Journalist
Discusses her route into the profession, including: tips and advice.
I Wanna Be a Journalist · A Day In The Life Of A Journalist