Journalism Jobs
Journalism Jobs
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Layoffs.fyi
A startup that tracks tech and some media layoffs.
Comprehensive.io
Comprehensive is an all-in-one platform that helps companies track, decide, and communicate employee compensation. Their mission is to advance pay transparency and eliminate pay inequity.
Stop the Presses: Journalism Employment and the Economic Value of 850 Journalism and Communication Programs
2022 study by Georgetown’s Center on Education and Workforce.
GIJN: Grants and Fellowships Help Desk
Digital and Newspaper Jobs
JournalismJobs.com
Has current listings searchable by state.
Careers at the Associated Press
Job Links
A great alphabetical collection of job links. Newspaper, broadcast, advertising, etc.
JobSearchNews.com
A news feed of top articles on the job market, including global job market news, job search newsletters and job search blogs. It’s not a journalism job-hunting site, but it has many helpful tips that apply to journalists.
SunOasis.com: Global Media Job Openings
A great site for writers, editors and copy editors. Internships, media resources and more.
Reddit: Journalism Jobs Page
Dozens of posts and listings.
Journalism Job Resources
Slide deck full of job boards, popular hashtags, social accounts, newsletters and more from Hearst’s Mandy Hofmockel, author of the “Journalism Jobs and a Photo of My Dog” newsletter.
Making it in Media
A newsletter for finding a job in journalism.
The School of Journalism: Best Journalism Job Sites (UK Focused)
Broadcast and Radio Jobs
Broadcast Education Association Jobs Page
TVTalent.com
Site for TV news journalists seeking work. Agency-related site.
TVSpy.com Jobs Page
Audition tapes, resumes and more.
NextStep
A TV news journalism jobs site that helps you on your next step in your career.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Jobs Page
TVEyes.com
Keep track of keywords mentioned on TV. You can do a free demo try, but it costs for a user log-in.
CNET Jobs Page
A great site for writers, editors and copy editors. Internships, media resources and more.
TalentTrainers.com
A talent coach who does a weekly coaching and offers a free jobs page.
Dolan Media Management
A TV consulting firm designed to “address the dramatic demand for managers and producers.”
US Dept. of Labor: Internship Programs Under The Fair Labor Standards Act
Magazine Jobs
G+J Publishing
Several women’s, parenting and children’s magazines.
Freelance Jobs
National Writers Union
Contains a Job Hotline to help writers and employers find each other, standard freelance contracts for print and online media; information on repetitive stress injuries and other health and safety issues for writers.
Morning Coffee: Freelancing Writing Jobs Newsletter
From FreelanceWriting.com.
Sports Jobs
Your Future in Sportswriting
Created by SF Giants beat writer Kerry Crowley of the Bay Area News Group, this course includes more than 10 hours of written, audio and visual content and features more than 25 podcast interviews of at least 20 minutes with sportswriters who share their tips, tools and techniques for securing jobs. Course costs $99.
Mashable: 15 Resources for Finding a Job in Sports
Includes some media/PR jobs.
JobsInSports.com
Visit the Internet-based employment service dedicated to helping you find employment in the highly competitive sports marketplace.
Sports Degrees Online
A library of resources for student athletes and those seeking a career in the sports industry, including sports media. Among our resources guides are Women in Sports Resource Guide, a Guide for People of Color in Sports, a Guide to Jobs in Sports and more. The site also includes a library of expert interviews that journalists who are considering a career in sports would find valuable.
Journalism.co.uk: Five Tips for Breaking into Sports Journalism
Resume-Building Tools
Format
Great visual resume, portfolio tool
RX Resume
Reactive Resume is a free, open-source resume-building tool.
Zety
Resume and cover letter templates
Resume Lab
Cover letter and resume templates
Other Job Sites
JournalismJobs.com
Has current listings searchable by state.
Journalism-Internships
Founded by Adriana Lacy, this site lists dozens of internships and fellowships in journalism, PR and marketing.
Associated Press Jobs and Internships
GIJN: Grants and Fellowships Help Desk
Houston Chronicle Internship Advice Thread
This Twitter thread is full of great tips for internship-hunting.
Stop the Presses: Journalism Employment and the Economic Value of 850 Journalism and Communication Programs
2022 study by Georgetown’s Center on Education and Workforce.
Layoffs.fyi
A startup that tracks tech and some media layoffs.
Comprehensive.io
Comprehensive is an all-in-one platform that helps companies track, decide, and communicate employee compensation. Their mission is to advance pay transparency and eliminate pay inequity.
Nieman Reports: In Today’s Journalism Job Market, Having Your Own Brand Is Key To Survival
West Coast Media Jobs & More
Contains tips and guides for not just West Coast journalists, but all early career journos starting out as staffers and freelancers. There’s an overview of freelance writing, a guide to journalism job interviews, and more.
Bright Network: Journalism Skills You Need
250 Links to Job and Internship Sites
A great list from Professor Peter Goforth.
Inside the Newsroom Job Board
Dozens of jobs listed in a spreadsheet.
MediaBeans.io
Site curates jobs in journalism, digital media, copywriting and communications – in the UK and beyond.
GIJN Journalism Jobs Board
Cool jobs from all over the world.
Getting Started in Data Journalism
A guide to help students and professional journalists get into data journalism.
Digital Women Leaders
Find potential mentors.
NPR Training: How to Write a Cover Letter for a Public Media Job or Internship
Get Published
Created by freelancer Markus Amalthea Magnuson, Get Published collects and tracks media outlets so that freelance writers can find suitable places to pitch and publish their work. All outlets are categorised, and the complete list can be filtered into these categories, making it easy to find outlets relevant to your area.
Paul Bradshaw: Seven Common Mistakes to Avoid on Your Journalism CV
Journalism.co.uk: How to Gain Work Experience During the Pandemic
Inside the Newsroom Newsletter
The Career Toolkit
Guides, assessment tools, case studies, etc.
Opportunities of the Week Newsletter
A biweekly newsletter full of freelance writing and writing-adjacent jobs spotted on Twitter.
Poynter: Make Your Internship Application Stand Out
Poynter: Anatomy of an Awesome Internship Program
Handshake
Career-building site.
ICFJ: Tips for Early Career Journalists During the Pandemic
Poynter: Media Jobs Connection Jobs Board
Journalism Jobs and a Photo of My Dog Newsletter
a curated list of journalism jobs from across the U.S. with links back to the original source so you can follow up with potential employers. You also get a pic of a cute yellow lab. Drops Mondays at 7 a.m. EST.
Must be a member to use it.
JournoLife
Journolife.com is an informational hub for journalists in every stage of their career. It is a safe place where journalists live, learn, and thrive.
MediaBistro Communication Jobs
MEO Jobs of the Day Newsletter
Poynter: Five Platforms to Help You Find Your Next Job
Ed2010.com
Search for magazine jobs and freelance.
Career One-Stop
Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals.
Indeed.com
A meta-search job site.
Academic Employment Network
Online job classifieds at all levels.
AdvancingWomen.net
Career advancement for professional women, with free, anonymous resume posting.
Career Resource Center
Great tips and search tools.
SnagaJob
Part-time and freelance opportunities.
Craigslist
A great job postings site.
43 Weird Things Said in Job Interviews
Monster.com Online Career Center
Searchable listings by geographic location.
Top 100 Electronic Recruiters
Ranking of top job sites.
Atlanta Association of Black Journalists Jobs Page
New Jersey Press Association Jobs Bank
Lifehacker: What Sites Future Employers Are Checking When Looking at You
List of Journalists Doing Pro Bono Work
The Media Network
This UK site offers a great selection of writing and editing jobs and gives journalists a place to post their resumes and “jobs wanted.”
Society for Technical Communication
Members include writers, editors, illustrators, printers, publishers, educators, students, engineers and scientists. Both national and chapter sites include permanent and contract job listings.
SLA News Division Jobs and Internships Page
Site is primarily news librarian jobs and internships.
The Riley Guide Resumes & Cover Letters
Copyfolio
A free website/portfolio builder designed specifically for writers (journalists, copywriters, content writers, etc.)
Linked In
A business site that networks thousands of professionals. Helps you find jobs, locate employees and close deals.
Indeed.com
One-stop search tool covers job web sites, newspapers, and company career pages by keyword and location to fit your needs. You can search jobs alphabetically by state, job title, company, etc.
SalaryList.com
A free real job salary data information site.
Great Portfolio Sites for Freelance Writers
Jeff Gaulin’s Canadian Journalism Job Board
Monster.com
Check the Monster Board regularly.
Knight International Press Fellowships
The organization aims to improve the quality of journalism worldwide, and trains its participants to establish free press models overseas in conjunction with the local media. Seminars, programs and fellowships with an international focus are also available.
CyberSearch: Writer’s Guide to Finding Jobs Online
Spikeview
Gives young journalists a way to display their portfolio, and build a network with other journalists. It also gives mentors or educators in journalism access to offering opportunities to middle and high school journalists; such as internships.
The Resignator
This fun tool helps you draft a resignation letter.
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