Want to be a Journalist?

Journalism can be a fun and rewarding career, however a good education and desire to work hard, with a strong passion to achieve your goals and survive the competition is what it takes to be a hard core Reporter and Writer. Remember it takes years. No one can be professional overnight.

In the first place you must choose a good school that not only offers a Journalism Degree but a place to practice your skills and ability.

Secondly the type of Journalism you desire to pursue. Journalists work in all types of media including newspapers, magazines, photo, television and online. Different types of journalists choose to do different things and earn different sums of money. You should be able to choose which type of journalism you're passionate about while in school. Most professional journalists have had at least, a year’s internship while they were in school or college, which is the window towards the real world.

Go to different journalism conventions and job fairs throughout the year. Carry your resume and some of your work to pass to possible employers. Ensure to get your name out in the market send your resume and work to various media outlets across the country. Start up an email rapport with them. If they cannot give you a job, they might know someone who can. There are several job boards geared toward journalists. Check them out every day and apply to any jobs that interest you and even some that don't. You never know what opportunity a job could provide.

In order to get your footing be prepared to start small, the right experience and exposure will ultimately get you the experience you need to become the type of Journalist you aspire to be.

Working at odd places and odd hours is part of the learning process to get you where you ultimately aim to be. Patience is the key in chasing your goal. Mobile Journalism is the most rewarding in today’s scenario. To be on top of every situation you need to be in the right place at the right time to get the facts live as it happens.