Journalism Jobs

Mr. Turtledove, who wrote this article, is a columnist with our local newspaper, besides being a published author of two books. Here are his tips to becoming a columnist in your local newspaper.

The world of the local television news producer can be hectic and stressful, but ultimately rewarding and even lucrative. Many of today’s local television producers have college and university...

Beginning journalists have a hurdle they must successfully jump over when they are looking for their first journalism jobs. Future employers have the habit of asking for "clips" or "writing...

The community days event is something that will likely become a part of any municipal beat reporter's career. Local governments and town business groups hosts these affairs to boost local...

Getting started in newspaper writing is tough work but it can pay off in the long run. Sticking with it and working your way up the ladder can lead to a high paying career.

A column is not news, but it is news related. It usually answers the how and why of an event. The column is written like an open letter, often in first person. The purpose is to give the reader...

The so-called glamour job of anchoring a newscast isn't as easy as it looks. But, if you're determined to become one of those smiling faces that reads the news to us on a daily basis, there are a...

Downsizing staff at metro newspapers, plus faster delivery of world and national news via TV and the Internet, has made some editors eager to hire freelance writers. Here’s a secret: many...