Kathleen Buccleugh’s Post

YOU ARE A STORY WAITING TO BE WRITTEN. In life, we all have a unique story that’s waiting to be told. For me, the journey has been one of discovery, passion, and dedication to the craft of storytelling. As a young journalist, I've learned that each experience adds a chapter to our lives, and the beauty of it is that we hold the pen. Every article I write, every news piece I cover, and every story I tell comes from a place of curiosity and commitment to sharing the truth. I see journalism as more than just a job—it's a mission to bring voices and stories to light. From social issues to other issues that are of human interest, I aim to create content that informs, inspires, and ignites conversations. As I look to take the next step in my career, I am eager to collaborate with an organization that values creativity, storytelling, and impact. I'm ready to bring my skills in media, communication, and content writing to new opportunities, knowing that with each experience, another chapter is written. To prospective employers, I say this: you are also a story waiting to be written, and together, we can create something remarkable. Let’s work together and make every story count. #Journalism #Storytelling #Media #Hiring #Contentwriting #Communication

Colleagues in the creative, content, and marketing sectors! As the job market sees an influx of journalists, some may be considering leaving journalism and pursuing new careers. For those interested in making the switch, many of us have made the transition from media to our current roles and have valuable insights to share. What advice would you give to those looking to make the leap? Perhaps you have short projects, quick-turnaround editing, videos, or storytelling opportunities available for those seeking to gain experience in a new field. Let's come together and support those looking to explore new career paths. Share your insights and opportunities in the comments below! #journalism #media #contentcreation #careertransition

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

Once upon a time: 18: Journalism major 23: Copy Editor 28: Editor 34: Leadership Director 38: Sales Development Manager 40: Executive Ghostwriter + Trainer 43: …. … Let’s just say the story isn’t over. It’s far from it. For me? Nope. For you? Never. You see: I imagined I’d be in the C-suite by now. I had the script perfectly drafted in my head. Then… Drafts were tossed. Rewrites happened. Edits happend. … LIFE happened. And the ideal journey I’d written for myself. Turned into a very REAL story that I’m still writing — with myself. Y’all, If I’ve learned anything it’s this: Whether you’re drafting your 1st role or applying for your 10th, → There’s no such a thing as a fairytale career journey. But. There is such a thing as your very real career story. One in which you get to pen — there. One in which you get to pin — here. In fact, no matter what anyone says, *You* are the only one who has the right to write. You are the only one who has the power to: → Craft your new chapter → Write a new page → Tell a new tale Or start writing a whole NEW book altogether. So, when it comes to the creation and journey of your career, It’s not only your story to write. It’s your story to share. → And share out loud. Because in doing so, you invite others into your story → While encouraging them to share, too. This is where connection happens. This is where your very real career journey intersects with others’, too. But that won’t happen if you only share the fairytale of what it should be or could have been. 
Nah. It’s only when you share what is, what has been — and what will be next. In fact, Here are 5 ways to write your real story + share your continued journey out loud today: 1. Share your pit stops → Career questions 2. Share your road map → Career aspirations 3. Share your straight paths → Career victories 4. Share your winding routes → Career missteps 5. Share your current destination → Career realities So. Share your career story, no matter how you’re writing it. Share it without worrying about the edit marks you wish you could add. Because we all have an ideal career story of arrival we once hoped we’d share, Yet, it’s only in owning and sharing our very REAL story → that reminds us the beauty isn’t in arriving It’s that we’re already there. So, whether your story is the stuff of fairytales or legends or not, Share your story. As you invite others to connect with you there. → So, what chapter in your career story are you writing right now?

Imagine having a master's in journalism, moving to New York City to fulfill your dreams of being a magazine editor, and then landing your first editorial job... ...only to realize your position entails tasks like 5am visits to your boss's fitness trainer's studio to retrieve edited copy that needed to be circulated to the staff stat and 5pm runs through midtown to find a chocolate chip cookie gooey enough to satiate her afternoon sugar cravings. That was my life as the assistant to the high-profile editor-in-chief of a very popular magazine (not Vogue). Sounds eerily similar to a certain movie, doesn't it? I always wondered why my boss asked me to read the manuscript of "The Devil Wears Prada” before it was a movie considering you may as well have called me Andy instead of Nicki. My boss was known for going through assistants like water -- the one before me lasted two whole weeks! Once word got out that I was a keeper, it suddenly made me more attractive to editors at other magazines. Word on the street was that if you could survive my role, you earned your badge as a hard worker. That's exactly how I got poached to work at another magazine. I got a call from an editor at a Conde Nast magazine asking if I'd be interested working with their team in a new position. I went from nuking coffee on the daily to noodling over which headline to write for my stories. And the rest is history! While I could look back and cringe thinking about my first job, I’m ok with the fact that I paid my dues. It’s what helped me land that staff position as a beauty editor. And it proved to me that I have grit, which is a key ingredient I rely on to this day. It's what has helped me sustain The Beauty Girl brand and what has enabled me to launch my PR & Media Strategy business dedicated to small business founders in the beauty and lifestyle space. What's your career origin story?

Why consider hiring a journalist? 📰 Journalists are exceptional storytellers, adept at translating complex technical information into easily understandable content for diverse audiences. They thrive under pressure, accustomed to delivering urgent and impactful stories with efficiency and accuracy. Furthermore, journalists are highly self-motivated individuals, skilled at managing multiple tasks simultaneously, often in high-stress situations, yet consistently achieving success. Consider the unique skills and qualities that journalists bring to the table when building your team! 🌟 #Journalism #Storytelling #HiringTips

Unpopular opinion: I’d choose PR over journalism any day. As a staff reporter at a small Black publication I made $25 per hour. I was expected to write 2-3 stories a week and turn around some stories in a matter of hours. As a media relations manager at a public relations and crisis communications firm I made $40 an hour. I was expected to answer emails 24/7 and, at times, in the middle of the night. As a media relations consultant I currently charge at least $80 per hour. I’ve made up to $300 for one hour of work. As a public speaker I charge $1,200 per hour. I do media relations/media pitching training, speak about neurodivergence in the workplace, and more. Outside of Forbes I am no longer doing freelance writing. I absolutely love writing for Forbes and all of my stories for this month were editor’s picks. But full-time journalism— that is not for me. Once a comms girlie, always a comms girlie! #pr #comms #publicrelations #communications #careers #workplace #journalism #journalist #careerswitch #careerchange #linkedincommunity #linkedin #freelance #writer #commsgirlie

💡 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠? Here’s some quick tips for aspiring writers and journalists in the sports industry: 1️⃣ 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬: Don’t send articles that are just rehashed news pieces or previews or match reports. Everyone’s doing that. Recruiters and Editors want to see something 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆. 2️⃣ 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧: Share an article where you provide your own 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 — whether it's about a player, an incident, or a detailed statistical analysis. Something that screams 𝐘𝐎𝐔. 3️⃣ 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞: Don’t follow the same old format. Publications are looking for 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 minds. Show that you can 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒃𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 the usual template. 4️⃣ 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Have a deep understanding of the game you’re writing about. It’s easy to get caught out if your basics aren’t strong. 5️⃣ 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: Always introduce yourself in the email body. Blank email bodies give an impression that you just applied casually. Show them that it matters to you. Hook the recruiter with an 𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒉 that makes them want to learn more about you. In short, Recruiters want to see 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚, not just robotic articles. #SportsWriting #CareerTips #AspiringWriters #CreativeThinking #JobHunt #SportsJournalism #ContentGeneration #SportsContent

The Journalism Title Jungle: A Guide Ever wondered why journalism titles in India are so confusing? It's like trying to navigate a dense forest without a map. We start with the humble "Sub-Editor," a glorified proofreader who spends their days correcting typos and wrestling with style guides. Some are made "Copy Editor", as the 'sub' goes off and is replaced by "copy". Then, we ascend to the mighty "Senior Sub-Editor," a more experienced proofreader who's somehow entitled to more coffee breaks. Next up, the "Chief Sub-Editor," the self-proclaimed grammar guru who rules over a kingdom of commas and semicolons. But wait, there's more! The "Assistant Editor" arrives, a mysterious figure who seems to spend more time in meetings than actually editing. If you are deemed "senior" at this role, you are made "Senior Assistant" editor! Then we have the "Deputy Editor," a noble second-in-command who is made to feel they are always one promotion away from the top job. And the "Senior Deputy Editor," who's basically a deputy editor with a longer job title. And let's not forget the "Associate Editor," a title that sounds impressive but often means very little. We also have the "Managing Editor," the corporate overlord who cares more about budgets than journalism. The "Executive Editor," a power-hungry suit who's always looking for the next promotion. And the "Chief Editor," the supreme ruler of the newsroom who's rarely seen but often heard. Finally, we reach the pinnacle: the "Editor-in-Chief," the god or goddess of the news, who spends most of their time in meetings. It's a labyrinthine world of titles, where seniority seems to be determined by the number of prefixes. So next time you meet a journalist, don't be surprised if they have a title that sounds like a superhero alias. #journalism #careertitles #indianjournalism #worklife #humour #linkedin Disclaimer: No designations were harmed in making of this post

I always look for the former journalists. Being one myself, I know they care about their work (because they are used to putting their name on it and watching it go public), they thrive in a fast paced environment that is deadline driven, they like to see things through to completion, and they have a high attention to detail. Journalists don't waste time or money (because they are driven by the work, not the pay, obviously- media doesnt pay). They listen carefully and act quickly to find solutions. They are self motivated and independent, while also being strong, competitive team players. They make good marketing communications professionals, proposal writers, sales executives, business coaches, and community leaders. #hireajournalist