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Meet Eric Markham: Sports Journalist intern
You love writing, your grammar and spelling are good, and you have a lively interest in people and events. You are curious, determined and persistent – you want to know the story behind the story, and aren’t scared to poke your nose in or ruffle feathers to get at the truth. You have a balanced approach, see different sides of an issue, and look at things objectively. You don’t mind hard work and long hours. What about journalism?
Good basic language skills are a great start to further education and training in writing, media communication and journalism. With experience, you will learn to identify what will grab public attention and how to report on it in an easy-to-read, informative and entertaining way. Collecting and analyzing facts gathered from interviews, investigation, observation and research will become a way of life for you.
There are many different specialisations in journalism. As your studies progress, you will find out what suits you best, at community, regional, national or international level:
- Print media: newspapers and magazines
- Broadcast media such as radio and television
- On-line media via the Internet
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Career Snapshot Journalist |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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