How easy or difficult is it to get a writing job at a newspaper with only a journalism certificate?

Question

are freelance jobs pretty easy to get? do most writers work from home?

Answer 1

Difficult--you need some experience first. Go to the US Department of Labor Job Description site. The site should help you answer the rest of your questions about a position in journalism.

Answer 2

Those "throw-away," newspaper may hire you as a writer, with a Journalism certifiate, but not a legimate Daily newspaper.

Freelance jobs often go to the interns that were at the newspaper.

Answer 3

I'll assume you mean journalism degree. Most newspapers of any size prefer some experience, so you'll have to start low -- small daily papers, weeklies, etc. The money isn't too good, but the experience is invaluable. Then you can think about moving up.

Once you get your foot in the door, you can start thinking about freelancing. But you need some clippings first.

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