[Don John]

Hi everyone,

Journalism Society

A TSR group for all student journalists, or any wanting a future career in journalism!

I myself write for the Edinburgh student newspaper, www.journal-online.co.uk.

Please join us!

Jon

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

Oh hi . I'm seriously considering becoming a journalist. So funny how I was thinking of starting a thread on this topic, when I stumbled across this one . I will join, and watch this thread intead for now . Thanks for making this group

[Don John]

(Original post by CherryCherryBoomBoom)
Oh hi . I'm seriously considering becoming a journalist. So funny how I was thinking of starting a thread on this topic, when I stumbled across this one . I will join, and watch this thread intead for now . Thanks for making this group

No worries What made you interested in journalism?

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

(Original post by Don John)
No worries What made you interested in journalism?

I've always been into writing, and reading, both fiction and non fiction. I also did a journalism course at sixth form last year, where I got to work in a team to make a young people's health magazine for our local borough, which I really enjoyed. I'm also really into all the women's gossip and fashion magazine, and I could imagine myself working in one. I will admit, Ugly Betty is a bit of an influence too . I haven't done much since, but currently I'm just trying to research what could be a good pathway for me into entering the magazine industry . I don't mind doing newspapers and web journalism as well though . I'm thinking of starting a blog to help display and practise my writing.

How about you? What are your reasons?

[Don John]

(Original post by CherryCherryBoomBoom)
I've always been into writing, and reading, both fiction and non fiction. I also did a journalism course at sixth form last year, where I got to work in a team to make a young people's health magazine for our local borough, which I really enjoyed. I'm also really into all the women's gossip and fashion magazine, and I could imagine myself working in one. I will admit, Ugly Betty is a bit of an influence too . I haven't done much since, but currently I'm just trying to research what could be a good pathway for me into entering the magazine industry . I don't mind doing newspapers and web journalism as well though . I'm thinking of starting a blog to help display and practise my writing.

How about you? What are your reasons?

Wow, that's lovely! You should totally start a comment blog.

I got into journalism mostly by accident. I joined the student newspaper and managed to work my way up to political editor, and it's really fun work. I get to combine my love of politics with the great team we have.

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

(Original post by Don John)
Wow, that's lovely! You should totally start a comment blog.

I got into journalism mostly by accident. I joined the student newspaper and managed to work my way up to political editor, and it's really fun work. I get to combine my love of politics with the great team we have.

Ah, sounds good . So this is a newspaper for your uni that you write for? Do you get paid, or is it totally voluntary? Just out of curiosity.

[The_Male_Melons]

I am considering becoming a journalist. I am currently undertaking a law degree.
How do I enter into broadcast journalism?

[Leon Trotsky]

I'll join! Journalism's what I've always wanted to do. Hopefully I'll be able to fit in some work experience next summer.

[joni_richardson]

Journalism's one of those things that EVERYONE seems to want to do. Still, hi.

[Don John]

Yay! Everyone please apply to join

[Don John]

(Original post by The_Male_Melons)
I am considering becoming a journalist. I am currently undertaking a law degree.
How do I enter into broadcast journalism?

At your university, do you have a student newspaper or student radio station? If so, my advice is to join them and get training. I really can't stress enough how important experience in the media at university is.

[Colour Me Pretty]

I want to be a journalist!
I did work experience at a magazine and had my article published. I also contribute to my college paper and was picked as a writer for livethescene.com.

I'm applying for English this year but I definitely want to gain some work experience at University.

Btw is starting a blog a good idea?

[Don John]

(Original post by Colour Me Pretty)
I want to be a journalist!
I did work experience at a magazine and had my article published. I also contribute to my college paper and was picked as a writer for livethescene.com.

I'm applying for English this year but I definitely want to gain some work experience at University.

Btw is starting a blog a good idea?

That's so wonderful! Please join the Soc! Starting a blog is always good practise for comment writing.

[Yunna123]

I am so joining. Aspiring journalist since 14 years old!

Doing a few work experience stints at mags, and went to Journalism Summer School, ahahaa. And I definitely want to be a foreign correspondent/war journalist. :]

[Don John]

(Original post by Yunna123)
I am so joining. Aspiring journalist since 14 years old!

Doing a few work experience stints at mags, and went to Journalism Summer School, ahahaa. And I definitely want to be a foreign correspondent/war journalist. :]

Please do!

[Don John]

To join: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/group.php?groupid=1010

[Don John]

Anybody read The Times today? Riveting interview with G. W. Bush!

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

How vital is a degree for journalism? Is it possible to make it without one?

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

Oh dear, this thread seems to have died already

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

Hi, I just found this online journalism course on a Google ad. It looks interesting, but before I think about signing up, I want a few opinions. Anyone know anything about it, and if so, is it good and legit?

http://www.britishcollegeofjournalism.com/