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1. Contracts and job roles, with
in the media industry:

2. An overview of journalism:
Journalism itself is very competitive as well as fierce. You need a lot of useful
experience, if you want to get involved with the journalism industry. Many students
graduate, within many areas of journalism for example: newspaper, magazines,
radio and television. Journalism itself, influences and changes the way we perceive
the political and social issues. Although journalism can come across as glamorous
and a high paid job, realistically, it’s the opposite. Your shifts can be irregular, and
the jobs can be tough, the positions and roles can also be very risky and dangerous.
For example: reporting in an area of conflict, a warzone or being an investigating
journalist, working undercover. The aim of journalism, is to inform, educate and
entertain, the public. Journalism exists in many forms, and it can be divided simply
into written and non-written forms of communication.

3. Careers in journalism:
There are many career options in journalism, for example: a broadcast journalist,
editorial assistant, magazine journalist, newspaper journalist, press sub-editor,
publishing copy-editor/proofread.
If you had a degree in journalism, it would be useful in these areas: advertising
copywriter, digital copywriter, information officer, market research, multimedia
specialist, public relations officer and a writer.
For work experience, it would be useful, if you built up a portfolio, to show your
evidence and also, to show how much experience you’ve actually had. Working on
a studio newspaper, magazine or radio station, provides you with good work
experience, and you could also start your own blog.

4. Benefits of working as a journalist:
Insider access:
As a journalist, you get a press pass, which allows you to enter a number of venues, which are off
limits to the public. If your covering a celebrity appearance, a concert or a political debate, you get
access to back stage, where the main attraction happens, and its also where the public aren’t
allowed to enter. You can spend quality time with certain people, and get to know the individuals,
during the interview. Celebrities, politicians and business moguls, are aware of the press, as they
know them for exposure.
Paid travel:
As a journalist, you need to be where the news or drama is happening. So you are paid to travel to
certain areas, that your publication, or media outlet, want you to cover. You'll get a hotel, airfare,
mileage and meals paid for, by your news organization.
There are many benefits, but these are the main 2.

5. Freelance in journalism:
Freelance journalism, is very difficult. But anyone qualified as a journalist, can call themselves a
freelance journalist, as there isn’t any qualifications for entry. However, in general the people most
skilled and with experience, are more likely to succeed in this area, if they’ve got a portfolio, with all
of their work and its neat, it’ll look impressive. Looking for work in the freelance industry, is very
competitive, so you shouldn’t just sit there and wait for the phone to ring. Instead, you should get
yourself out there, and search yourself. You need to be independent, and dedicated. Many freelance
journalists aim too high, and go for big top companies. Starting off small and steady is the way, as
you'll eventually work your way up.
The advantages of being a freelance journalist is:
You don’t have a manager, or a boss, so you wont have anyone to tell you what to do. So its independent work, and
you work with many different companies. You don’t just stay with one company, unlike permanent.
Disadvantages of being a freelance journalist:
However, the bad news is you don’t have a salary. You get a fair amount, but its not solid, and its
based on your work. In some cases, you don’t even get money, so you have to do it for free.

6. Permanent journalism:
A permanent journalism job means, you work for a specific company. You don’t move and switch
over like a freelance, it’s a stable job. There are many advantages when it comes to working
permanently for a journalism company.
The advantages, of being a permanent journalist:
Its unpredictable, its no the same everyday, and you meet new people and have new experiences.
You get a chance to meet celebrities, and also interview them, as well as ask questions. Your name
gets published, on stories, papers and books. You get paid for writing pieces of work. Being invited
to certain events, and going on holiday for free.
The disadvantages, of being a permanent journalist:
The pay isn’t that high, in fact it’s a low pay. On average, a UK journalists salary starts from £13K and
£15K, it then eventually progresses to £25K. It includes long hours, adding in the weekend
sometimes. It’s a demanding and hard working industry. A big risk of violence as well as death.
Being blamed for bad news and being seen as an enemy to the public.

7. Editorial Assistant:
Overview of the job:
This job, is related to a number of subjects, for example: media, creativity, digital media, journalism,
print, publishing, science and pharmaceutical. It’s a full time job, and the contract is permanent. The
salary is, £21,000 per annum. You’re basically going to be using your scientific knowledge, to understand
the field of drugs, and therapy. You apply that knowledge, and you work with an editorial team.
The benefits of this job:
You get a generous 25 days holiday allowance, and another 8 days off, for bank holidays. A private
managed pension, which the society contribute to. You get access to discount, on private medical
insurance. Interest-free season ticket loans, to help the cost of your travel. A subsided staff restaurant in
their London office, and a meal allowance. You get an option, to purchase tax-free childcare vouchers, a
loan of £1000 for a bicycle and equipment as part of the Road2Work scheme, an excellent learning and
development opportunities.
Click on the following link, to view the job role:
https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/6400175/editorial-assistant/?LinkSource=PremiumListing