Journalism VACANCIES/TRAINING SCHEMES/WORK EXPERIENCE www.journalism.co.uk www.mediauk.com Lists radio, TV, magazines, newspapers and also advertises vacancies. www.publicaffairslinks.co.uk/ Jobs in public affairs, government relations, policy vacancies_uk.html and communications. www.pressgazette.co.uk News and jobs for journalists. (Includes PR jobs) www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk Jobs, story ideas and a newspaper and freelancer directory www.jobs4journalists.co.uk www.emap.com Media company. Jobs include editorial and broadcasting. www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/jts/ The BBC Journalism Trainee Scheme. www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/jtp/ BBC Journalism Talent Pool. Puts trained and experienced journalists in touch with BBC editors who have vacancies. www.bbc.co.uk/jobs Register for vacancy alerts. (Follow on YouTube and Twitter) gcn.civilservice.gov.uk/ The Government Communication Network (communication vacancies ie PR, press and marketing within the civil service) www.civilservice.gov.uk/jobs/index. Civil Service jobs. aspx news.ft.com/hr/graduates The Financial Times’ graduate trainee journalist programme (deadline is usually Dec/Jan) www.guardian.co.uk/internships/ www.guardian.co.uk/workforus Details about opportunities at the Guardian, the Observer and Guardian Media Group including details about open days for budding journalists “ Insight into journalism days”. www.theguardian.com/workforus/ The Guardian’s positive action placement schemes equality-and-diversity-positive- for people from ethnic minority backgrounds and action people with disabilities jobs.theguardian.com/jobs/media/ journalism/ www.radiocentre.org/membership/ List of commercial radio stations. stations www.journalismuk.co.uk Includes job links. www.napa.org.uk National Association of Press Agencies. Vacancies include: photographers, reporters and feature writers. Includes a directory of press agencies. www.radioinlondon.com Includes a radio station guide www.itvjobs.com Follow on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. VACANCIES/TRAINING SCHEMES/WORK EXPERIENCE www.itvjobs.com/working-here/ A news trainee scheme broadcast-and-online/news/ trainees www.hearst.co.uk The National Magazine Company (brands include Cosmopolitan, Elle and Esquire). Check the careers section for vacancy information and how to apply for work experience. Runs a media sales graduate scheme. www.redbullreporter.com Red Bull Reporter was a groundbreaking initiative that gave hundreds of fledgling writers, photographers, filmmakers and presenters their first step up. www.thebookseller.com Publishing opportunities www.uk.artshub.com Includes publishing, writing jobs. Also advertises call for works, submissions etc. www.bookcareers.com/publishing/ List of publishing recruitment agencies agencies.htm jobs.theguardian.com/jobs/media/ publishing/uk/ pipuk.pearson.com/pearson- Educational publisher; runs a diversity paid education.html internship scheme in a range of areas including journalism and marketing.
PROFESSIONAL BODIES/NETWORKING www.nctj.com National Council for the Training of Journalists. www.nuj.org.uk National Union of Journalists. www.bjtc.org.uk Broadcast Journalism Training Council www.ppa.co.uk Professional Publishers Association. Trade association for magazine publishing. thesyp.org.uk Membership publishing organisation. Organises events. www.skillset.org The Sector Skills Council for the Creative Industries. www.istc.org.uk Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators londonpressclub.co.uk/useful-links/ Organises networking events-student membership for full-time journalism students. cioj.co.uk Chartered Society of Journalists. Publishes the careers guide.
EVENTS www.radioacademy.org Organises radio master classes. Also advertises job vacancies Other resources available on the fifth floor, Villiers House, Ealing. The Careers Resource Area (CRA) has a range of publications which may be useful in your job search or planning further study:
• Useful Websites and Vacancy Sources for Media, Design and Music Careers, • Maggie Danquah, Careers and Employment Service, University of West London • Creative CV Guide, Jan Cole, University for the Creative Arts, University College Falmouth and University of the Arts London.
FREELANCING www.londonfreelance.org/ The NUJ’s guidelines on freelance rates. feesguide/advice.html www.bectu.org.uk trade Union for the entertainment industry: organises a freelancer fair in June. www.peopleperhour.com Freelance opportunities and promote your skills to potential clients www.studentgems.com Freelance jobs and projects for students
TRADE PRESS/PUBLICATIONS • National Union of Journalist magazine, www.thejournalist.org.uk • Broadcast (Includes vacancies), www.broadcastnow.co.uk • Ariel (The BBC’s internal paper), www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/ariel/ • The Radio Magazine (Includes vacancies), www.theradiomagazine.co.uk • The Media Guardian (Mondays), media.guardian.co.uk • Willings Press Guide (available in libraries) • Benn’s Media Guide (available in libraries) • The Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook (available in libraries) • Press Gazette, www.pressgazette.co.uk • Publishers Weekly (Book reviews, publishing news and jobs), www.publishersweekly.com
GENERAL www.commedia.org.uk Community Media Association www.newspapersoc.org.uk Represents local and regional newspapers www.prospects.ac.uk Careers website www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ Journalism and media news blogcollegeofjournalism www.theguardian.com/student- Guardian Student Media Awards: a student media media-awards-2013 awards scheme which has been running for the last 34 years seeking the most talented student writers, photographers, designers, broadcasters and editors. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The University of West London Careers and Employment Service promotes equal opportunities both as a service provider and in its interaction with students, graduates, staff, employers, voluntary organisations and other external agencies regardless of age, colour, creed, disability, ethnic or national origin, family responsibilities, gender (including gender reassignment), marital status, political beliefs, race, religion, sexual orientation, sexuality and socio-economic background. This statement is in compliance with the University of West London’s Equal Opportunities Policy Statements which can be accessed on the website: www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/policies/equality-and-diversity
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