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Journalism: A Career Handbook

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Journalism: A Career Handbook
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Anna McKane
SeriesProfessional Media Practice
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 135
Category/GenreAdvice on careers and achieving success
ISBN/Barcode 9780713667967
ClassificationsDewey:070.02341
Audience
General
Illustrations N/A

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publication Date 2 August 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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

Author Biography

Anna McKane is Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department ofJournalism at City University, London. She has freelanced for severalnational newspapers and runs newswriting courses for the Financial Times and other publications.