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My Journalism Journey: Sree Murali

Sree117 — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:53:42 +0000

When we talk about a journey, we imagine covering a few, if not many, milestones. However, the journey in my case is more about the future than it is about the past. The path that I have travelled has not been without obstacles, just the way it is for almost everyone.

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Five Tips For Cultivating Motivation As A Journalist

Caterina Rossi — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:57:36 +0000

In an oversaturated professional landscape rife with layoffs, motivation can come and go, and any writer might wake up one day to find out it has abandoned them. Here are five tips to keep you motivated and inspired as a journalist.

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Beginner’s Guide to Case Studies In Journalism

lilygilbey — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:45:59 +0000

Learning how to obtain case studies and implement them into your research is fundamental to creating powerful journalism. Including case studies in your work can also give a platform to those who deserve a safe space to tell their story.

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My Journalism Journey: Chloe Reynolds

Chloe Reynolds — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:24:14 +0000

My journey into journalism hasn’t been an easy one, that’s for sure! I got into football quite late in life, while also struggling to decide what I wanted to do at university. A lot of my college friends had already decided where they were going: drama school. But I decided to do something different...

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The Class Gap in British Journalism

Chloe Thomas — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 21:16:34 +0000

The NCTJ's 2023 Diversity in Journalism report shed light on the underrepresentation of individuals from working-class backgrounds employed in journalistic occupations, with 72 per cent of UK journalists having a parent in one of the three highest occupational groups, in comparison to 44 per cent of the overall working population.

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My Journalism Journey: Heather Moore

Heather Moore — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:39:27 +0000

My journalism journey began when I heard Andie Anderson say “I work at Composure” in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. That film made me want to write for a living.

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How to Befriend Writers Block

Stephanie — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:05:25 +0000

As a journalist, losing your creative spark or motivation and experiencing writers block is pretty common. Sometimes when you sit down to write, the words come easily. Other times, they’re nowhere to be found.

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Disability-Inclusive Language in Journalism

Ali Rees — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:00:16 +0000

Media representation has the power to influence public opinion and challenge stereotypes around disability. Using disability-inclusive language ensures your work meets the standards set by the communities you’re reporting on.

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Sexism in Scottish sports journalism reaches boiling point

Claire Thomson — Sat, 21 May 2022 21:28:44 +0000

Woman in Journalism Scotland has launched a campaign advocating for greater diversity among sports reporters, saying that sports journalism “appears to be among the last bastions of misogyny” within the industry.

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In Conversation with Victoria Derbyshire – Monday 15th February

Caitlin Parr — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:33:53 +0000

On Monday 15th February, Empoword Journalism held another workshop as part of the ‘In Conversation with…’ series. Award-winning journalist Victoria Derbyshire joined Empoword Journalism’s Features Editor Orla McAndrew and Social Media Editor (Instagram) Neve Gordon-Farleigh. With more than two decades at the BBC, Victoria Derbyshire spent 16 years at

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