Jobs and dollar
Podcasts, journo tips and tricks
From Katie B…
This week I’ve been juggling job interview prep, work and listening to podcast edits. I’ve booked onto a few journalism workshops across March which I’m hoping will give me the confidence to write more! Hard work and productivity goes a long way - just got to keep going!
From Katie W…
I have some *personal news* - I’ve been hired by the podcast production company, Bespoken Media as a freelance editor! I have already edited three podcasts for various different clients and let me tell you, it is surreal that I get to do something I love so much and get a pay check at the end of it. So I have been making sure I stay on top of invoices and noting down incomes. It is PERFECT timing that our new episode drops today and we’re giving you the link right now before announcing it.
In our brand new episode, we natter to Emma Wilkinson and Dr Lily Canter from Freelancing For Journalists all about financing and money as a freelancer. They offer their professional advice on where to start and how to keep organised.
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NN Reacts - what we love:
Katie B:
The Investigative Journalism Bursary Scheme 2021 has launched. Perfect for journalists looking for a mentor to improve their confidence! Application deadline is 4th April 2021.
I’m also really loving Cathrin Manning’s productivity videos on Youtube!
Katie W: Coming at you with another podcast recommendation. I am OBSESSED with this one, especially as she has just been in the headlines recently again.
Who to follow
Dan Hall is a freelance journalist who has written for the Metro and LonelyPlanet. We recently spoke to Dan about our podcast - article will be published soon!
Lauren Taylor is a journalist from Aberdeen!
Cian O’Sullivan runs the podcast Graduate Compass, a careers advice podcast for students and graduates unsure what career path to follow.
Song of the Week
Katie W: I am so happy this guy is back with new music!
Katie B: The Queen of Pop - Kylie!
Journo Jobs and Opps
Freelance call outs have kept on coming! Unless stated otherwise, everything is paid.
FREELANCE: Like wine? Layla Shlack wants your pitches that are “deeply reported and tap into intersections between wine and culture/science/labour/hospitality.”
FREELANCE: Socialist, feminist glossy mag Readlux are wanting your pitches!
FREELANCE: Youth Music are looking for budding music journalists to write about music, culture and the industry for their website. They support young people in the early stages of developing creative careers, so this should be perfect for anyone looking to get experience in music journalism! The deadline to apply is Friday 12 March at 10am.
ABERDEEN: DC Thomson are hiring again; this time they are looking for sub-editors.
GLASGOW: Social and Digital Content Coordinator for BoConcept. More on the marketing side but looks like a good entry level job to get stuck into.
EDINBURGH: Sputnik UK are looking for an Online Reporter, you have until 17th March to apply.
DARLINGTON: Newsquest are hiring a Sports Reporter and it states it’s entry-level!
NEWCASTLE: NCFE are looking for a copywriter to join their team. This is a fixed term contract for six months, home-based, full time, 25k pro rota per annum dependent on experience.
NEWCASTLE: Bough Digital are recruiting for a Junior Content Writer. 24k salary, permanent role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, creative and intelligent team. Within this role, you will work for a digital marketing agency helping them to retain clients across multiple campaigns.
SUNDERLAND: Baltic Training Services are looking for a Digital Marketing apprentice. 19k-22k, they work with friendly and exciting businesses in the Sunderland area to recruit and train the next generation of Digital Marketing professionals.
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