Media student can use this list of content formats to jumpstart their portfolio.
The biggest mistake graduates make on the journalism job hunt
Journalism grads neglect reporting, rely on resume tweaks and hundreds of job apps Recent graduates typically begin the journalism job hunt by polishing up their resume and applying for reporter jobs across the country, but rarely does a spruced up resume result in a job offer in media. The biggest mistake journalism graduates make is neglecting to report on stories while …
2016 salary scale for public relations professionals
According to the 2016 Salary Survey from PR Week, the median salary for public relations professionals jumped over $8,000 from 2015. With the internet and social media making everything a company and their employees do a potential crisis situation that can turn viral, it’s not hard to see why companies are paying for talent that can keep their brand in …
2015 TV news salaries and pay scale: Reporters, producers, social media, multimedia
RTDNA released their annual Salary Survey of newsrooms from across the country in collaboration with Hofstra University. Compensation is one of the most asked about topics from broadcast journalism students. It’s also one of the hardest for students to get answered because not many professionals are willing to disclose their pay. Thanks to RTDNA and Hofstra for putting together the …
Journalism schools failing Latinos, media companies suffer
Journalism schools across the country are failing Latinos – and creating a talent deficit for media companies in the U.S. The chaos of the Internet has wrecked on the industry and has left journalism schools scurrying to plug the digital holes in their curriculum, while universities ignore the Latino demographic tsunami that is moments away from engulfing and sinking …
Summer journalism internships at nonprofits help a budding media career
After student journalists have been scared straight by their professors about the harsh realities of landing a job in media, obtaining an internship is the top priority. The majority of students focus on interning at a TV station or newspaper, but fail to realize that nonprofit experience is another way to kick start a budding journalism career by having the …
Standup tips for student broadcast reporters shooting news
Within EGMN, the majority of my students are broadcast journalism majors who want to be tv reporters. After years of reviewing countless demo reels, I’ve noticed that the majority of students need significant help delivering a polished stand-up. Below are some tips from various resources that will help you perfect your standup. Things to consider in your news standup via Newslab.org A …
