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So you want to break into the news business? Here you can see what's it's like to work at different news organizations, learn how to put together an application that will get results, and check job websites for the latest openings.
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What can 2011 Journalism School Graduates Expect in the Job Market?

Journalism Jobs - What can new Journalism School Graduates Expect in the Job Market?

Where's the Best Place to Get Started in Journalism? Community Newspapers

Where's the Best Place to Get Started in Journalism? Community Newspapers

Graduating from Journalism School? Tips for Landing That First Job

Graduating from Journalism School - Tips for Getting Your Career Started

Journalism Jobs & Careers

So you want to break into the news business, but aren't sure what kind of job suits your interests and skills? Here you can see what's it's like to work in different jobs, at a variety of news organizations.

Journalism Salaries

What You Can Expect To Earn In the News Business

You Want to Get a Job in Journalism? Read the News

You Want to Get a Job in Journalism? Read the News

Study Says 2009 Journalism Grads Faced a Tough Job Market

The word on the street for journalism school grads looking for jobs: It's rough out there.

A Reality Check for Journalism School Grads

Many recent grads have an unrealistic sense of what kinds of jobs they can get.

Founder of JournalismJobs.com Says There Are 'Plenty of Jobs'

An Interview With Dan Rohn, Founder of JournalismJobs.com

Seven Steps To Help You Get a Journalism Job in Tough Economic Times

So the economy's tanking, newspapers are laying people off by the hundreds and no one knows what the news business will look like in five years. Depressing, right? Maybe so. But even in these tough economic times there are things you can do to improve your odds of finding a job in journalism. Want to know more? Read on.

Preparing For a Journalism Career, From High School to College

So you're a high school or college student, and you want to work in the news business, but you're not sure where to start. Here, step-by-step, is a list of the things you can do to have a good shot at landing a journalism job when college graduation rolls around.

Before Starting Your Job Search, Do Some Research

Find Out As Much As You Can About The Job & The Employer

Six Things You Need To Do In College (To Get a Print Journalism Job)

Write For Your Student Paper, Get An Internship

To Survive in This Job Market, Be Versatile & Flexible

Your Dream Job May Be One You Never Dreamed You'd Be Doing

Clips: What Are They, Why Do You Need Them?

Start Building Your Clip Portfolio Now

Use Blogger to Create An Online Clip Portfolio

A Free and Easy-to-Use Solution for Journalists On a Budget

Create a Great Journalism Resume

Make It Succinct and Easy To Read

Write A Killer Cover Letter

Make It Short & Snappy, and Torpedo the Typos

Five Skills That Will Make You More Marketable

Give Yourself an Edge in the Journalism Job Hunt

Working at Mid-Sized Daily Newspapers

Keeping Busy Covering a Beat

Working At The Associated Press

The Boot Camp of Journalism

What is the White House Press Corps?

One of the Most Prestigious Beats in Journalism

What Editors Do

From assigning and eding stories to writing headlines and doing layout

Working Journalists

So you're thinking about aiming for a career in journalism, but not sure if it's the job for you? Here's a chance to hear from professionals in the field about what it's like to be a journalist on the front lines of the 21st century news business. And see what advice they have to offer for aspiring journalists just getting into the field.

Female Foreign Correspondents and the Danger of Sexual Assault

Female Foreign Correspondents and Sexual Assault - Safety Tips for Female Foreign Correspondents

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