Topic: Tips on how to make it in the Journalism worldBy: Meghan Ravenscroft

Communication Class #115

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• Interest in the field• Like to write• I researched this topic on the internet

Meghan Ravenscroft

• Journalism is a difficult field• A lot of competition• New journalists need to know how to make it

Meghan Ravenscroft

• Just a quick look:– Reporters: 13k (small market) to 26k (large market)– Radio reporters: 12k to 30k– Writers and editorial assistants: 18k to 26k– Copy editors: 10k to 13k– Newscasters: 22k to 200k

• It can be tough for new comers • New comers are often paid less• In fact there are a lot of things for newcomers to look out for…

Meghan Ravenscroft

• Editorial assistance and production assistance are the “entry level” jobs

• The managing editor position takes a lot of time and effort, but how do you make it to those positions?

Meghan Ravenscroft

• Absorb as much as they can from older journalists and editors• Don’t let yourself get bored• Patience is key• Stick to your projects assigned to you

Meghan Ravenscroft

• IT’S TOUGH OUT THERE!• Follow my tips and you’ll be fine

Remember: •Absorb •Don’t be bored•Patience•And stick to it

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