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Topic: Tips on how to make it in the Journalism worldBy: Meghan Ravenscroft
Communication Class #115
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• Journalism is a difficult field• A lot of competition• New journalists need to know how to make it
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• Just a quick look:– Reporters: 13k (small market) to 26k (large market)– Radio reporters: 12k to 30k– Writers and editorial assistants: 18k to 26k– Copy editors: 10k to 13k– Newscasters: 22k to 200k
• It can be tough for new comers • New comers are often paid less• In fact there are a lot of things for newcomers to look out for…
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• Editorial assistance and production assistance are the “entry level” jobs
• The managing editor position takes a lot of time and effort, but how do you make it to those positions?
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• Absorb as much as they can from older journalists and editors• Don’t let yourself get bored• Patience is key• Stick to your projects assigned to you
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• IT’S TOUGH OUT THERE!• Follow my tips and you’ll be fine
Remember: •Absorb •Don’t be bored•Patience•And stick to it
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