What can I do with my degree in Journalism?

Find a job

The Careers and Employability Service provides information and advice on job searching to University of Kent students and recent graduates. This includes a vacancy database advertising a range of graduate jobs, sandwich placements and vacation work/internships and online resources. The websites listed below may also be useful when searching for a job and when looking for further information on this sector. 

• BBC Journalism Trainee Scheme
• Broadcast Journalism Training Council
• Creative Skillset
• Gorkana Jobs specialises in Journalism and PR roles
• Hold the Front Page specialises in Journalism and PR roles.  The site also has further resources and news for the industry.
• ITV News Traineeship
• Journo Resources is a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping young people break into the media industry by providing a free set of tools and resources.
• Journalism.co.uk has information about vacancies, courses and resources for freelancers
• National Council for the Training of Journalists
• Press Gazette has a jobs page in addition to industry news and information
• Response Source is a job site for media people

Useful websites

• BBC Academy has some useful resources for Journalism
• Data Driven Journalism is a hub for industry professionals who use data in the service of journalism
• Greatreporter.com showcases and syndicates the work of professional reporters and photographers, worldwide.
• International Reporting Project this programme is concerned with providing opportunities to report on issues that are under covered in the news media.
• Journalist’s Resource is an open-access site that curates scholarly studies and reports
• Media.info have worldwide media contacts, information and analysis
• National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has a variety of resources available to members.
• News Media Association represent the interests of the industry.  They have various news and information on current issues.
• Paperboy links to news sites worldwide
• Royal Statistical Society have free online courses for journalists on the essentials of using science and statistics in your writing
• The Ethical Journalism Initiative works to promote diversity and inclusivity in the media.
• Women in Journalism is for networking, campaigning, training and social organisation

More websites offering graduate jobs, internships and placement years

You may also find useful reviews and application/interview tips for specific organisations on the following websites:
Glassdoor
The Job Crowd