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This is a really great time to hire journalists. Don't get me wrong — it's a bad time for the news industry. But if your marketing team is looking for fresh ideas, a lot of highly experienced writers and editors have been made redundant this year and are actively looking for new engagements. If your organization has been trying to make a bigger impact through content, consider hiring a journalist. We learn quickly, know how to ask the right questions and love a deadline. Need a recommendation or referral for your particular sector? Message me — I'm happy to make connections and introductions! #contentmarketing #contentstrategy

One of the most common questions I get from candidates in job interviews is what it's like to work for a company where the entire team is remote. As we're looking for new team members to join us, allow me to answer that question. Working remotely can be incredibly freeing; it means you're not tied to living in big cities where the rent is extortionate (I'm still in London, because I like to torture myself), nor do you have to spend money on rail cards, the Tube or buses. On the flipside, working from home can be isolating. It's just the nature of the situation. This is why it's so important for companies to keep staff engaged, and I'd like to think that we do that at JP. Through trial and error, we've found our groove. There was the dreaded Zoom quiz (I think the team will all agree it wasn't a winner) but there's also the annual JamFest – where our editors Ben Nicholls and Jody Knowles invite us to Cornwall to hang out on the beach, have dinners and drinks, and 'work'. Mind you, I once swam out a bit too far and had to be rescued by a hunky lifeguard but that one's on me... We do team meetings on Zoom just to say hi. We have a Slack channel that acts as a water cooler, where writers can chat about whatever they like (they share a lot of pet photos – I can't complain). We offer trainings, call them weekly and try to be available as much as possible. I can't speak for my team but I can say that from what I've seen in the past four years, they all appear to get on pretty well – which is a rarity in many physical offices. Working from home is about mutual respect and trust – and I trust my team. Yeah, we make bad jokes. We send gifs. We have an infamous Friday Question that the brilliant Lee from the World Team drops in the afternoon. This year's JamFest is happening after summer. I've (understandably so) been banned from ordering shots. I am fairly certain there will be some karaoke (we love that mic far too much) and I know we'll have a good time. So yeah, we're not in an office. All that means is that we make extra effort to create our own version of one. Enough from me... we've got jobs going. If you're looking for a change, give us a shout.

Being a journalist was hands down the most challenging role I've had in my career. It taught me SO much, which is why it's so frustrating to see myself and fellow former journalists struggling even more than average in this job market. I know it "looks" like I only have a few years of comms experience. But my decade as a journalist taught me so many transferrable skills: 1. Working under deadline pressure? There's no deadline quite like live TV. 2. Juggling multiple priorities? Breaking news requires a big shift in priorities. Redirect crews to the location, make sure we're calling sources for confirmation, get what we know so far up on the website. Oh, and make sure you're still putting together a full rundown of regular news in case it turns out to be nothing. 3. Writing for different voices? Producers write essentially everything the anchors say. Over time, you learn how your anchors prefer things.. words or phrases they don't like, how they like things typed out in the prompter, and how they might say something in their own style. 4. Collaboration? Live news doesn't happen without it. Being a producer means working with your reporters to know what story they have and what they need. Your director needs to know what shots you have in mind and when to take video. Your editor needs to know what video to cut and where to put it. The graphics department needs direction on what images or maps you might need. Meteorologists may have special requests if it's a big weather day. The list goes on. 5. Understanding your audience? Almost everything journalists do is focused on their audience. We choose stories based on what would appeal to our demographic. We consider what they will already understand about a story, what needs to be explained, what questions they might have, etc. We tailor our content specifically to meet the viewers. These are just a few of the skills I began developing in local newsrooms. I believe it made me a better employee, coworker, and all-around person. I learned the importance of sharing stories, creating empathy and understanding, and doing it all with ethics front and center. So hire a former journalist. I promise you won't regret it.

📝 Apply to be a 📣 Staff Writer, Kids/Pets: The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply […] The post Staff Writer, Kids/Pets first appeared on Remote Jobs Ninja. #remotejobs #workingathome #workingfromhome

Tip when applying for #journalismjobs. 1./ proofread your application 2./ Make sure you use the correct name for the person hiring 3./ Provide links to work you are talking about that details your skillset This will be something you’ve heard before and may seem pedantic but you’re applying for a role that requires constant fact-checking and attention to detail. If you can’t even do that when applying for the role, you’re putting yourself at an instant disadvantage.

I've been following the news about News Corp Australia's impending restructure with interest and sadness for those on the coalface. The stress in the newsrooms, especially at Holt Street in Sydney, must be horrendous and I am thinking of you guys. Heads up: I use Seek not only to apply for jobs but to analyse; News Corp just advertised for a junior reporter/entry level for their Newswire desk which is their answer to a news agency like AAP. The job could very well involve mastering a multiplatform CMS with multiple deadlines arising in part from multiple time zones, sourcing and editing images, sourcing and/or creating videos, finding and developing stories at state and national levels (News Corp owns about 6-8 metro newspapers including the Australian, Daily Telegraph, Courier-Mail and Herald Sun), 33 regional titles and 75 local mastheads, most of them digital), respond to breaking news outside their rostered hours and dealing with clients. This position would be based at their Sydney office. That could very well mean chair-bound with a strong possibility of a disrupted social life. I hope university lecturers are teaching journalism students more than just the basic mechanics of the industry; time management, stress management and people management would seem to be mandatory subjects as well. I assume SMO, photography and videography are already included. My advice as an experienced journalist (and currently available to anyone who wants capability) to these new recruits is to be absolutely clear on what they want out of their job. Stay focused, relax healthy, defending your off-time, avoid booze and, above all, set yourself a timeframe for your exit from the role within your first week!

Imagine hiring Clark Kent then finding out he’s Superman. 🦸🏽♀️ That’s what happens when you #HIREAJOURNALIST 👈🏽 Most businesses don’t realize how much journalists can drive real results and generate revenue. 💰 We’re not just writers—we’re strategists who know how to: ✨ In Marketing: Create campaigns that connect with your audience and build credibility. 📢 In Communications: Handle crises with clear, actionable messaging and make sure your brand’s voice stands out. 🎯 In Strategy: Develop stories and content that don’t just look good but actually move the needle—whether that’s engagement, awareness, or trust. The #HireAJournalist Initiative is all about helping businesses see what’s possible when you bring a journalist onto your team. If you’re ready to cut through the noise, strengthen your brand, and truly connect with your audience, hiring a journalist isn’t just a smart move—it’s a transformative one. Because here’s the truth: Journalists are the superheroes your business didn’t know it needed. And honestly, when was the last time you saw a journalist and Superman in the same room? 👀... #journalists #branding #brandstrategy #contentmarketing #marketing #storytelling #brandtips #ceo #executives #opentowork #journalism #publicrelations #hiring #mediastrategy #mediacoaching #consultant #roi #contentcreators #linkedincreator

We hired a journalist. Like an actual journalist. Someone who writes for mainstream media. It was a bit weird when we interviewed him, too. I couldn't for the life of me understand why he would want to work for us. Journalists are serious, right? But, you know Devin is smart, and he said all the right things to get himself the job. And then something interesting happened. Once we had that increased capability, we were able to drastically improve our writing for our clients. Not because he was necessarily any better at writing. However, we now had the team do proper interviews multiple times a week with clients to help draw out new and relevant stories that will resonate with their audience. Instead of coming up with 'Core Pillars' and writing a bunch of posts about the same s$%t all the time we were able to change the way we produce content. We can now write about current events, We can now write about things happening in their personal lives, We can now react to wins in their business. Just keep it much more fresh and authentic. It's a good reminder that just because something worked in the past doesn't mean it will work in the future and so constantly improving our service and product is paramount to making sure we stay ahead of the game. It's crazy how hiring one person can fundamentally change your business, and that's exactly what's happened since bringing Devin on board. Thanks for coming to work with us, mate.

I said goodbye to my colleagues at Global News last week. After 20 years in journalism, I’m getting set to enter the communications world. I’ll share more on that in a future post.. but wanted to share some love for all of my colleagues. The news biz isn’t easy right now, we’ve done so much with so little (thanks to budget cuts) and battled so much misinformation. Despite all of this, my colleagues come to work everyday with a smile on their face ready to tackle the story of the day. If you’ve ever thought about hiring a journalist, here’s why you should! In a journalist you’ll find an excellent writer, storyteller and community connector. Journalists understand the importance of great presentation skills and knowing their audience. Journalists deal with an insane amount of pressure and are able to stay composed and meet their deadlines through it all. Everyday journalists are challenged to become experts on the story they are working on. Following just a few hours of intense research, cold calling, chasing people down and interviews (always careful to consider all side of the story), they then take all of that info and break it down to easily understandable information for the public in a way that’s engaging and interesting. And that’s just ONE day and ONE story. Most journalists turn out multiple stories a day. So if that resume crosses your desk, please make sure to consider it carefully.

It’s tough to explain how journalists can fit into a role outside of news. Here’s some skills that translate. We are: ✅Excellent communicators ✅Fantastic collaborators ✅Quick studies ✅Experienced crisis managers ✅Highly motivated For my fellow journalists, what do you think? For people who’ve hired former journalists, tell me how great they are!