So you’re fresh out of J-school and looking for a job? job hunting is tough for any college grad and especially so for journalism majors in the current political climate. The world needs good journalists now more than ever and believe it or not, print is not dead. There are jobs available in the news field whether your focus is on print, digital, radio, television or some combination thereof.
We have rounded up some of the top job-search websites for recent grads to explore to start their career in the wide field of journalism.
1. Indeed, Monster, Glassdoor, CareerBuilder, ZipRecruiter, Craigslist,etc
These websites are known by all job-seekers in any field. Though not specialized for the media world, many journalism jobs are listed and filled through these sites.
Get started at indeed.com, monster.com, careerbuilder. com, glassdoor.com, ziprecruiter.com and craigslist.org respectively.
2.Media Bistro
News organizations advertise on Media Bistro in order to reach the best talent in media, marketing, advertising, publishing and more. The site offers résumé services, extras for members and resources for freelancers.
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- UNHCR Recruitment ( April 2024) : Open Jobs/Vacancies
- US Embassy recruitment : Open Jobs/Application
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Start your search at mediabistro.com.
3. Journalism Jobs
Job-seekers and employers can connect on journalismjobs.com. Check out listings for openings for reporters, editors, writers, producers and more, then upload your résumé to apply.
4. Ed2010
Ed2010 began in 1996 when Chandra Turner was looking for a media job after graduation. Since then, the company has provided insider career advice, résumé critiques and job postings and helped people reach their dream jobs in media.
Learn more at ed2010.com.
5. Publishing company websites
Don’t forget to go directly to the source. Most companies have a page on their website that lists job openings or at least contact information for the hiring manager.
6. Classifieds
It is also not a bad idea to check the classifieds section of your local newspapers to find advertisements for open positions. Many companies still advertise in print and you never know what opportunities might slip through the cracks if you ignore traditional methods of finding a job.