I'm interested in a career in written journalism. I need help figuring out how to enter the field, and how to make a living at it.
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posted by Malad
on Oct 10, 2011 -
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A case-study in journalism: after entering academia (j-school staff), will a feature writer say goodbye to creativity?
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posted by earthwormsleg
on Jun 8, 2011 -
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A generalist grad school program: Does such a thing exist? And can you recommend something like it to a listless journalist?
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posted by bicyclefish
on Nov 2, 2010 -
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Figuring out a career path: I'm an undergrad student who has a passion for interviewing people and getting their stories. I also want my carer to help make the world a better place and feel that I would be happiest if I could see my impact directly. What careers or jobs might I look into?
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posted by melancholyplay
on Sep 15, 2010 -
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Job_Offer_Filter: I'm a struggling freelance writer trying to (someday) break into the pr/communications field. I've just been offered a staff writer position at a small local newspaper. Does accepting the job inch me closer to my desired field? Or just burden me with a ton of unmarketable experience?
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posted by sureshot
on Nov 23, 2009 -
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Due to a raft of factors beyond my control, I have to give up my awesome but poorly paid and very demanding job as a reporter and seek a more 9-5 employment, with better pay. AskMe, can you help me identify my selling points for PR and communications jobs?
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posted by t0astie
on Mar 3, 2009 -
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20-something INTP, bored to death in his corporate gig, asks: What should I do with my life?
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posted by anonymous
on May 8, 2008 -
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Can I work as a writer or medical liaison at a corporation, and pursue freelance journalism, simultaneously? Or would this be a conflict of interest?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 8, 2008 -
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CareerFilter: Should I become a magazine / new media journalist? [UK based] - LONG POST WARNING!
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posted by dcbarker
on Feb 7, 2007 -
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Should I leave my career and my passion for 10+ years—journalism?
Since I was teen I’ve been passionate about journalism. I’ve studied and worked professionally in at it for more than 12 years, but I fear I’m burning out and lately have considered leaving for a career in design/creative services/Web design/multimedia/teaching/consulting.
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posted by jkl345
on Nov 19, 2006 -
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Tomorrow I have a telephone interview for a job at a regional metro daily newspaper. What might they ask me? And, er, how should I answer?
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posted by t0astie
on May 27, 2006 -
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I want to make the transition into professional writing, specifically feature story and/or personal column writing and I'm not sure which steps to take make this dream come true.
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posted by mirileh
on Apr 16, 2005 -
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