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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 …

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 …

Journalism Cover Letter Writing Tips & Samples for Students

If there is anything more perplexing to a budding journalist than a resume, it’s the cover letter. I’ve found that these young reporters are often more comfortable telling stories about others as opposed to talking about themselves. It’s the nature of our business. When working with students, I find that they have a hard time writing a decent cover letter …

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 …

Five things I wish I knew before graduating from journalism school

I decided to pursue a job in broadcast reporting because journalism is a noble career. My idealistic belief that I would change the world kept me going for almost a decade, and it was that passion and raw talent that helped me stand tall during some hard times. You too will face the inevitable lows in this dynamic and competitive …