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‘I lost more than I gained’ – my thoughts on unpaid internships

During the summer of 2018, after her first year of university PressPad’s Blogs Editor Amber Sunner completed an unpaid internship in London. She writes that the cost of doing the.....

10 tips for working with an editor once your pitch is accepted

Be available and adaptable In the lead up to the publication of your piece, make sure you’re on hand to help with any final questions or edits running up to..

Partner Profile – Freelancing for Journalists

Do you want to be a freelance journalist but feel unsure of where to start?..

Partner Profile – Samantha Hornsby, Co-founder of ERIC

We spoke to Samantha Hornsby (pictured above with Mae Yip), co-founder of ERIC, about the free careers app which is inspiring and reviving the creative industry job hunt for young.....

Partner Profile – Isabel Sachs- I Like Networking

We spoke to Isabel Sachs, founder of I Like Networking, the career and networking platform for people in creative industries with particular focus on supporting women and.....

Making ‘conventional’ news appeal to Gen Z: Q&A with Mary Mandefield

The way in which we consume news and media content is rapidly changing; according to their latest research, the Reuters Institute found that “audiences say they pay more attention.....

5 STEPS TO CREATE AND BUILD A KILLER JOURNALISM PORTFOLIO

When applying for your jobs or sending pitches to editors, having some examples of your work is a must. While some job descriptions will specifically ask for a certain number..

Why young creatives shouldn’t be afraid to ask ‘stupid’ questions

Asking questions in your studies or the workplace can feel extremely daunting – but why? Is it our fear of inconveniencing others or looking silly, or is it because we..

A short list of awards open to students and young journalists

Ever wanted to call yourself an “award winning” journalist? Having such a slogan attached to your name does not just make your Twitter bio look more cool. It can really..

10 ways to get into journalism without a degree

The journalism industry can seem like a difficult industry to break into without a degree. This places barriers to the industry such as financial issues and a subsequent lack of..

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