Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship
Magazine journalist Opportunities
Magazine journalist
Magazine journalists research and write news articles and features for a wide variety of publications.
Salary
£18,000 Starter - £40,000 Experienced
Typical hours
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
What it takes
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
- knowledge of English language
- knowledge of media production and communication
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- excellent written communication skills
- excellent verbal communication skills
- ambition and a desire to succeed
- persistence and determination
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
How to become Magazine journalist
You can get into this job through
University
You may find it useful to have a degree in a subject like journalism or media. This will help you learn about the magazine industry and develop the skills you'll need as a journalist. You could also do a postgraduate course in journalism. Some of these are accredited by the Professional Publishers Association.
You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
College
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant qualifications include Level 3 Diploma in Journalism or Level 3 Diploma in Multimedia Journalism.Some colleges offer the Level 3 Certificate in Foundation Journalism and courses in Shorthand, accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent.
Apprenticeship
You can work towards this role by starting with a Level 3 apprenticeship as a junior journalist. Employers will set their own entry requirements.Volunteering
Competition for jobs is strong, especially with the better-known magazines. You'll find it useful to have examples of your published work in a portfolio. You'll also need practical experience, which you could get by:
- contacting magazines to ask for work experience
- writing reviews of films, plays or products
- volunteering to work on newsletters
- writing your own blog and having an online presence
Direct Application
You could apply directly for jobs, especially if you have knowledge of the specialist area the magazine covers. You would need to build up a network of contacts as many journalist jobs are not advertised.Other Routes
You can study a range of professional qualifications in journalism, either online or part time at a training centre, accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists.What you’ll do
Day-to-day tasks
You may:
- go to meetings to plan the content of the magazine
- suggest ideas for articles
- interview and research to collect information for articles
- fact check and proof read articles
- write articles to suit the magazine's style
- keep up-to-date with developments and trends in the magazine's subject area
- work as a critic, reviewing things like films, food or concerts
Working environment
You could work in an office or from home. Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.Similar occupations
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