Journalism - A Career Handbook

Print journalism is one of the most popular career options amongrecent graduates. But how many of them land that crucial first job andgo on to build a career in print journalism? This book gives you all you need to plan and build your career injournalism, including sections on: - Analysis of the industry: sectorsand structures - Types of print journalism: newspapers, national andregional; magazines; consumer handouts; voluntary sector publishing;web journalism; agency work; photojournalism - Range of jobopportunities; freelance/salaried; in-house/in the field - Routes intojournalism: getting in and getting on - Training and education;resources/contacts.

About the author

Anna McKane is Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Journalism at City University, London. She has freelanced for several national newspapers and runs newswriting courses for the Financial Times and other publications. Principle works include: News Writing (2006) and Journalism: A Career Handbook (2009).

Product details

• Authors: Anna McKane, McKane Anna
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.08.2004
• EAN: 9780713667967
• ISBN: 978-0-7136-6796-7
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 216 mm x 14 mm
• Series: Professional Media Practice; Professional Media Practice
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance > Training, job, career; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, Advice on careers & achieving success, Advice on careers and achieving success, Dance & Other Performing Arts, Film, television, radio and performing arts: companion works