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Written in a lively and accessible style, Journalism Uncovered explore the highs and lows of the career, along with the job opportunities, skills, and qualities you will need to help you make your way forward. Crammed full of useful advice and case studies of people already working in the industry, this guide will inspire readers to realise their dreams - whether they are looking for their first job or are seasoned workers looking for a career change. Exposing the truth about the profession, this book contains fascinating and quirky facts as well as top tips on training and work experience. Journalism Uncovered examines the different roles available, from entry level to senior level positions and enables you to check whether you have the various skills and qualities required to succeed. Practical tips on how to get into the industry, with advice from those already there and a comprehensive list of resources for further information make this an indispensable book. Careers Uncovered guides reveal what it’s really like to work in a particular area, containing unusual and through-provoking facts about a range of professions.

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Digital technology has had a huge influence on the world of journalism. While it has created many new and exciting job roles it has also had a significant impact upon the sales of newspapers. People looking to get into this job sector now need to have a good knowledge of the digital and interactive formats used by the Press as well as having the more traditional researching and reporting skills.

Journalists have the satisfaction of providing information to the general public, whether it is news stories or celebrity gossip. They need to be able to tell a compelling story and display a multitude of skills and personal qualities.

Journalism Uncovered gives a clear and honest outline of the job and the training involved. It also offers:

A history of the British Press
A breakdown of day-to-day work involved in a range of departments
Advice from professionals
Information on training and resources

Careers Uncovered guides reveal what it's really like to work in a particular area, containing unusual and thought-provoking facts about the profession you are interested in. Written in a lively and accessible style, Careers Uncovered guides explore the highs and lows in a career, along with the job opportunities and skills and qualities you will need to help you make your way forward.

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