I applied for a job at the local newspaper. They pay very well, only problem being my only experience writing newspaper articles was for a year in my senior year of high school. They said experience wasn't necessary but, still, I feel like a fool.
But I figure the worst they can do is tell me no, and they wouldn't even have said that if I hadn't sent my resume off, so here's praying I get the job.
Posted by philocinemas (Member # 8108) on :
Good luck -
I applied for a sales position with a paper once, but I couldn't pass the typing test at the time - I'm a little OCD, I have a hard time passing over mistakes. I hope it works out for you.
Posted by KayTi (Member # 5137) on :
Any tips? I'm interested in looking for freelance work at the papers and magazines in my area, but I'm not sure how to find it. I don't have a journalism background, I have other skills, LOL. I didn't see job postings for reporters/freelance writers on the websites I have checked so far.
But meanwhile - congratulations on the leap of faith. I hope it pans out for you.
Posted by BMFulks (Member # 8116) on :
Luckily, the Editor I met with today came from ten years as a Youth Counselor with absolutely no prior experience in journalism, so she was somewhat sympathetic.
But, yes, I got sent to cover a Public Safety and Justice Committee meeting Monday night, along with two other potential hirees covering the event. It was a test to see who was the best. As of 3am Tuesday morning, my article was finished, completed, and turned-in. So....I'm excited.
As for finding freelancer work, there was an add in the very same paper for a job opening, no experience required, and I leapt at it.
But I did meet a Freelancer tonight (one of my competitors) who had been doing pro-bono music reviews for the paper for about a year. Great guy, he gave me a ride home and we exchanged Emails. But yeah, that was how he got his foot in the door.
Posted by BMFulks (Member # 8116) on :
I beat out two other writers and got my article published, and possibly could have a job.
I didn't see job postings for reporters/freelance writers on the websites I have checked so far.