General
If you're interested in working in TV, radio, newspapers, theatre, book publishing, online publishing or magazines, read on to find out more about jobs in this creative area
Online publication and portal linking students and graduates to creative industry resources and offering work experience. There's a magazine and a directory of resources, as well as an online forum.
A comprehensive Internet directory of Radio and TV stations, Magazine and Newspapers.
Includes links to training courses, as well as jobs, industry news and freelance resources.
Although aimed at print journalists, this site does include lots of useful links to organisations, lists of various training courses, both undergraduate and postgraduate.
Quality information about the type of jobs available in Journalism, from Prospects.ac.uk
The organisation representing magazines and B2B media in the UK. This site contains general information on the sector, as well as a careers section, an events diary and a listing of training courses.
Getting Experience
Work experience opportunities, career profiles and contacts with National Magazine Company, the publisher of well-known magazines like Best, Company, Cosmopolitan and Esquire.
Interview with Sussex graduate Alexandra Shulman, now editor of Vogue magazine. Includes some useful advice about how to get into magazine journalism.
Helpful information on how to get work experience and how to make the most of it. By browsing the menu on the left you can also find general industry news, jobs listings and a comprehensive training section.
Article on getting, and making the most of, journalism work experience
Useful article on how to get the best from your work experience
Training
Includes helpful sections on how to become a journalist and UK course listings.
Includes a useful guide on starting out in journalism, whether it be in newspapers, magazines, radio, TV or online. The site also includes information on qualifications and training and links to web resources.
The Scott Trust, owner of Guardian Media Group, offers bursaries to 10 students each year to study for a post-graduate qualification in either: newspaper/online journalism; broadcast journalism; or technology.
A trainee scheme for journalists covering News, Sport, Nations and Regions. Opens in September.
NCTJ accredited course provider based at The Argus. The site has useful tips and FAQs as well as a page on what makes a good journalist including a sub-editing test
Includes a list of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the UK as well as lots of advice and guidance on the skills and knowledge you need to work as a journalist in radio, television, online or in telecommunications.
Provides grants for trainee journalists from diverse backgrounds.
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