Careers Resources

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/broadcast_journalist.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/magazine_journalist.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/newspaper_journalist.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/press_sub_editor.htm

Web portal for all things media in Scotland. Includes directory of media companies in Scotland and job vacancy search.

• www.allmediascotland.com

The site contains careers and course information, including funding for courses, and a listing of traineeships.

• www.bjtc.org.uk

Comprehensive site with resources for journalists which includes job and course listings, tips on work experience and applying as well as freelancing.

• www.journalism.co.uk

The National Council for the Training of Journalists delivers a range of accredited courses for training in journalism. Their website provides details about the courses and qualifications as well as general careers advice on entering the journalism profession.

• www.nctj.com

Leading NCTJ-accredited postgraduate journalism course provider. Their website has details of the curses they offer and free workshops that you can attend.

• newsassociates.co.uk/

Careers and course information from the National Union of Journalists.

• www.nuj.org.uk/learn/nuj-training.html

Information on NCTJ diploma courses in journalism.

• becomeajournalist.co.uk

Representative organisation for national, regional and local media organisations in the UK.

• www.newsmediauk.org

Website for who works or wants to work in the regional press, broadcasting or communications. The site contains information on jobs, training and a listing of daily and weekly regional newspapers.

• www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk

Vast online directory listing contact details for radio & TV stations, newspapers and magazines. Also contains newsfeeds, discussions and links to live streaming for many radio stations and TV channels.

• media.info/uk

Professional body for the magazine publishing industry. The site contains a careers section with tips on how to get into the industry, work experience and case studies from various career areas.

• www.ppa.co.uk

Bursaries offered by the Guardian Foundation to support aspiring journalists to study for postgraduate qualifications in journalism.

• theguardianfoundation.org/programmes/scott-trust-bursary

Social enterprise providing access to internships in creative industries. Register on their website to apply for opportunities.

• creativeaccess.org.uk

Advice and resources for researching careers in TV and film. You can read about specific roles, gain advice on job applications and find out about work experience opportunities.

• www.startintv.co.uk/

Details of current job opportunities as well as information on graduate schemes.

• www.journoresources.org.uk

This booklet has been created to showcase a range of careers built on words and writing. It features case studies of Aberdeen graduates.

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