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Videos showing peeks behind the scenes, career advice, and ‘how to’ guides are a great way to pick up new journalism skills. When thinking about videos, the platform you’ll most..

Looking to spruce up your journalism skills for free? YouTube videos are a great way to do so on-the-go, even if you only have a little amount of time (and..

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..

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.....
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.....

We had a chat with the amazing Lucy Miller – lifestyle editor, freelance writer and current deputy editor for industry publication Optometry Today – who volunteered for PressPad during our..

Breaking into journalism can be very overwhelming. Having an industry insider can help a young person overcome some of the challenges they will face when breaking into the exciting world..
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..

Whether you are a highly experienced and skilful writer or are just starting your career in writing or journalism; you can always benefit from trying to improve and further your writing and..

Our team at PressPad have a great range of short and long-term experiences with freelance writing and journalism. We have combined our experiences and composed some tips and tricks drawn..

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