Journalism

[lew!]

Hey, Im hoping to become a journalist once i leave school, and im not really sure what you need or where i would go to persue this.

Ive never really thought about doing this before but recently after getting inspiration (Dawn porter) I'd love to work in the media and stuff.

Anybody know where i could go for advice etc about becoming a journalist?

[Ivake]

Well, it'd be a great idea to get BTEC Media.

[Pawf]

Just stick to good qualifications such as English Language, Politics, MFL, etc... the media aren't after people with degrees and BTECs in media and journalism and all that. They prefer to hire people with good English or Politics degrees.

[Oleh]

I would do Media , MfL and history

[Virgin Mary]

English, MFL, History and Media

[Oleh]

English is core

[Misawa]

See if local newspapers have opportunities for junior columnists. You move on from there. Working with a local newspaper as part of a youth team is a stepping stone into them accepting you as a full-time employee once you've finished education. No one will accept you if you have no A-Levels. You work your way up through the sizes of newspapers.

[lew!]

Hmm ok, Ill have a look round.
I (hope) I have good english, i think my punctuality and spelling is good etc. Im just not too good at thinking, I can proove interesting points though and subjects that other people would think "ooh, lets read/watch that".

[jesus]

I'd advise studying at A-Level: English Language, Media Studies and Journalism if they have that at a college near you.

Good luck with it all!

[lew!]

Um, checked my local college..

Media / Photography?
Tourism?

[jesus]

Colleges usually have advisors who tell you what the best subjects to choose are for your desired career path. It might be a good idea to spealk with one of those, or alternatively pay Connexions a visit. They are really helpful. :)

[lew!]

Ok thanks.
What would i say? just that im intrested in taking journalism and i was wondering what you could offer?

[jesus]

Ask them what they think the best subjects would be for a career in journalism. That's what I'd do anyway. Good luck. :)

[Dan2nd]

Yes like REDNECK has said Connexions are very helpful so it'd defnetly be worth arranging a meeting with a careers advisor

[-:Undertaker:-]

The chances are you will not find a job in Media and even if you do it will be low pay. Too many people have taken the Media jobs over recent years and many are now jobless. There are only so many jobs in Media and they have ran out.

[Ashley 12344]

I'd go for
English lang., Politics, History, English Lit. (possibly) at A level.

Photography is a different thing really. Plus you don't need a degree for the photography if your a journalist, as I presume most of the picture will be took by a specialist photographer.

Connexions is definitly your best step, or school careers adviser if you find it easier. They'll tell you subjects needed, grades needed etc.
Alternatively, could write to your local paper (?) . For the letters to whoever column.

[mangle]

English language is a must :]

[Nereo]

English is core

I wanna be a journalist and i did exactly this at A-level:D

[PaulMacC]

I only picked Media cause it was double award and the teacher said it was two easy a's.
It's quite fun using photoshop and making adverts lol.
I'd recommend english, media and some ICT skills.

[Mitch4?]

English language.
Media studies
^^ Must.
History/Politics/Philosiphy and ethics
^^ Two of them

But end of the day, it's your future, you should be in charge :]

[Andeeh]

Im would like to be a journalist to and for options i took

Media Studies,
History,
Double Science and IT

I think if u can try and get IT :) Good pc skills always good

[Ashley 12344]

Media studies is pretty much worthless as far as I'm aware...