Writing and Journalism
Writing is a skill that can be used across industries and journalism similarly encompasses a lot of different ways of working. The two areas broadly include: researching, creating, editing and publishing text for different audiences. It includes news, features, magazines, digital journalism, copywriting, broadcasting and specialist writing. You may work across print, online, audio, video or social platforms depending on the role.
You may work on articles, interviews, newsletters, reviews, scripts, branded content or web copy. Some roles are closely linked to current affairs and public interest reporting, while others focus on commercial content, culture, lifestyle or specialist subjects.
Example job titles in writing and journalism
- Journalist
- Reporter
- Feature Writer
- Editorial Assistant
- Sub-editor
- Copywriter
- Communications Officer
- Social Media Editor
- Broadcast Journalist
- Researcher
- Staff Writer
- Freelance Writer
Useful websites for researching writing and journalism careers
- (many journalists benefit from having NCTJ certification so you may wish to look into their training routes as well as their advice)
- resources for broadcast and TV careers
- One of the biggest student newspapers at 海角社区 is The Boar.
If you鈥檙e interested in using writing in your career generally one of the best things you can do is get your writing out there. Self-publishing on a blog or social media account is helpful, The Boar is a good outlet for journalistic publishing but if you鈥檙e interested in other areas of writing try to find outlets on campus or otherwise that will get your writing seen.