Broadcast Journalism Resume Writing Tips
Broadcast journalism is a hugely competitive field that is not easy to break into. Many jobs will have multiple applicants, all of whom will be in direct competition with you for the job. However, having a strong resume with the right content can make you stand out from the crowd, and increase your chances of securing interviews, and ultimately getting a job.
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Personal Profile
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The personal profile normally goes at the top of the resume. It should be snappy and lively, and give a brief overview of what you are about, your skills, personality and what your ambitions and aspirations are. The idea is to catch the employer's eye as quickly as possible to make them want to read more. The profile should only be a few lines long, but should be loaded with as much information as possible.
Skills
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It is necessary to highlight your skills in any resume, but it is even more important for specialist careers such as broadcast journalism. It is imperative to mention relevant journalistic skills such as writing, video editing and camera work, but it is equally useful to mention transferable skills such as organization, time management and teamwork, as they are often just as valuable and essential to working on a news team. You can list your skills in a specific section, or include them with your employment history.
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Employment and Experience
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Any resume needs an employment history that is as comprehensive and complete as possible. Obviously, for a broadcast journalism resume, you must include journalistic experience, especially if you're a recent graduate. This could include internships or unpaid work, but also relevant projects, class assignments such as profile interviews and any freelance assignments. If you have a complete employment history, the extra information is not always necessary, but if you have limited work experience, it is worth creating a separate section for "relevant experience."
Multimedia Links
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If you're a broadcast journalist, the chances are you will have video and audio links, so it's important to give prospective employers the opportunity to look at them. At the very least, you should include a link to a blog or website which contains multimedia content, or if there's anything you are particularly keen to showcase, link directly to it and mention it on your resume.
Check Spelling and Grammar
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In a journalism job, spelling and grammar are crucial, so it's vital that your resume is perfectly written. Read over each section individually, and have a friend, colleague, tutor or relative to proofread it as well. Everyone misses obvious mistakes sometimes, but the chances are someone else will spot them.
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