Journalism
VACANCIES/TRAINING SCHEMES/WORK EXPERIENCE www.journalism.co.uk www.mediauk.com www.publicaffairslinks.co.uk/ vacancies_uk.html www.pressgazette.co.uk www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk www.jobs4journalists.co.uk www.emap.com www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/jts/ www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/jtp/ www.bbc.co.uk/jobs gcn.civilservice.gov.uk/ www.civilservice.gov.uk/jobs/index. aspx news.ft.com/hr/graduates www.guardian.co.uk/internships/ www.guardian.co.uk/workforus www.theguardian.com/workforus/ equality-and-diversity-positiveaction jobs.theguardian.com/jobs/media/ journalism/ www.radiocentre.org/membership/ stations www.journalismuk.co.uk www.napa.org.uk www.radioinlondon.com www.itvjobs.com Lists radio, TV, magazines, newspapers and also advertises vacancies. Jobs in public affairs, government relations, policy and communications. News and jobs for journalists. (Includes PR jobs) Jobs, story ideas and a newspaper and freelancer directory Media company. Jobs include editorial and broadcasting. The BBC Journalism Trainee Scheme. BBC Journalism Talent Pool. Puts trained and experienced journalists in touch with BBC editors who have vacancies. Register for vacancy alerts. (Follow on YouTube and Twitter) The Government Communication Network (communication vacancies ie PR, press and marketing within the civil service) Civil Service jobs. The Financial Times graduate trainee journalist programme (deadline is usually Dec/Jan) Details about opportunities at the Guardian, the Observer and Guardian Media Group including details about open days for budding journalists Insight into journalism days. The Guardian s positive action placement schemes for people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people with disabilities List of commercial radio stations. Includes job links. National Association of Press Agencies. Vacancies include: photographers, reporters and feature writers. Includes a directory of press agencies. Includes a radio station guide 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 www.redbullreporter.com www.thebookseller.com www.uk.artshub.com www.bookcareers.com/publishing/ agencies.htm jobs.theguardian.com/jobs/media/ publishing/uk/ pipuk.pearson.com/pearsoneducation.html 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. Red Bull Reporter was a groundbreaking initiative that gave hundreds of fledgling writers, photographers, filmmakers and presenters their first step up. Publishing opportunities Includes publishing, writing jobs. Also advertises call for works, submissions etc. List of publishing recruitment agencies Educational publisher; runs a diversity paid 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/ feesguide/advice.html www.bectu.org.uk www.peopleperhour.com www.studentgems.com The NUJ s guidelines on freelance rates. trade Union for the entertainment industry: organises a freelancer fair in June. Freelance opportunities and promote your skills to potential clients 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 www.newspapersoc.org.uk www.prospects.ac.uk www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/ blogcollegeofjournalism www.theguardian.com/studentmedia-awards-2013 Community Media Association Represents local and regional newspapers Careers website Journalism and media news Guardian Student Media Awards: a student media 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 The equal opportunities section of the Careers Resource Area has further specialist information. We value your feedback. If you feel we have not addressed any issues concerning the above, please let us know. University of West London Careers and Employment Service UWL Careers uwlcareersblog.wordpress.com/ uwl.ac.uk/careers Leaflet last updated: HPL, November 2013 Design: Marketing Office