I want to switch careers from being a legal secretaryto being a journalist. Do I have to go to University and get a degree to be a journalist or is there another way? It's just that I've been to Uni before and 3 years is a long time. Plus, is age a factor (I'm 27 now). Thanks.
2007-02-11 10:47:29 · 10 answers · asked by Nic 2 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
I realise a lot of it is corrupt, that's why I want to be a journalist, because I will refuse to bow down to bigot newspapers who promote their own facist propaganda thus influenencing millions to think that's right
2007-02-12 20:47:02 · update #1
You have to know about the job, a post grad. course is probably the best option. These days you can be taught to be a journalist, but there is no substitute for experience. You can`t expect to start at the top, it takes a long time to get onto one of the `good` newspapers or TV channels. There are a limited number of vacancies for these jobs and something like 600 applicants for each job, ( that is if they are advertised,) it is very much an `old boys network` and some jobs are not open to everyone. Why don`t you look for a job initially, with a regional newspaper or radio or TV station. Once you have got some experience you can start to climb the ladder. I do wish you lots of luck and I hope you succeed, don`t worry about the age factor, you are still a spring chicken!!
2007-02-11 12:33:09 · answer #1 · answered by Social Science Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will generally need to do some kind of postgraduate course, but there are some out there that take only a few weeks to complete. Failing that, there are several independent news sources such as Indymedia that are crying out for enthusiastic amateurs, and whatever experience you have will look better than none. The NUJ will be able to you more ideas on how to proceed.
2007-02-11 11:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by Fences and windows 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a school with a good journalism program. Apply for that program. Then take the required classes and also consider getting an internship or two in the field. One you take the introduction journalism class you are given a ton of information that will help you decide what specific type of journalism you are interested in, and you can cater the rest of your education to that.
2016-05-23 22:44:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to go the cheap and easy route, you could start your own blog. If you want to get a good answer, I suggest asking your local newpapers or broadcasting station and ask their journalists for advice.
Get familiar with the Journalist's code of ethics.
2007-02-11 11:04:57 · answer #4 · answered by gotagetaweigh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Write some good articles & send to the editor of your chosen newspaper with a letter stating that you want to work for their paper.
2007-02-11 11:53:49 · answer #5 · answered by ANDREW H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i m journalist yes you need to go to university to learn journalism.its not just writing. they wont give you job anyway if you dont have journalism degree
2007-02-12 02:57:57 · answer #6 · answered by \ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just give Blair a roasting when you get there, even if it's years after he's dead and buried. For the damage he's done to your country's future.
2007-02-11 11:01:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
go into a newspaper writting place and ask
2007-02-11 12:51:11 · answer #8 · answered by liam0_m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
START WRITING SOME JUNK AND SEND IT TO THE SUN.
2007-02-11 10:50:57 · answer #9 · answered by . 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
don't. its all corrupt these days
2007-02-12 04:43:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋