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Another fab piece for Cision Jobs by Sian Meades-Williams.

Will the effects of lockdown have an impact on the future of newsrooms and offices? Will remote working become the norm?

To mark the 15th anniversary of the Journalism Diversity Fund, we will be sharing the stories of past bursary recipients throughout the year.

Freelancing is often about freedom. The ability to pick and choose your clients, to move on when the mood takes you and to choose when you work.

An interesting round-up of the state of the media. Something in here for both Journalists and PR professionals alike.

Clemmie Moodie, associate showbiz editor at The Sun on Sunday, talks about her Press Awards win, how she likes to work with PRs and her dream showbiz story.

Sian Meades gives her advice about how to deal with rejection, how to react and how to spin a positive from a negative.

MOJO's editor John Mulvey discusses what it's like to work with Keith Richards as a guest editor.

Her: a student journalist needing a room near to Sky News while doing work experience there. Me: a broadcast journalist with a home in West London, complete with spare bed.

Digital Journalism Tools: 20 Useful Apps and Sites for Writers

Reuters want comms professionals to build long-lasting relationships with its journalists, its senior editorial team revealed at Cision's latest media briefing

The part of the process that is most familiar, and a distinct progression stage of the process - the job interview, will not be taking place in the form of an in-person, face-to-face meeting or 'traditional' interview for some time. 

Whether you’re a staffer or a freelancer, journalism is one of the most juggly professions around. And by juggly, I mean you’ll be working on about seventeen million things at once – and you’re never going to nail it all without a strategy.

You’ve been staring at the blank page for far too long and feel incapable of putting words down. You have a deadline fast approaching..

Infographics can increase traffic to your site by an average of 12 percent and receive 3x more likes and shares on social media than any other type of content.

Ian Taylor, editor-in-chief of men’s style site FashionBeans, discusses the site’s approach to men’s style, the importance of imagery and how PRs can best work with the team.

This white paper will explore the issues which have begun to plague influencer marketing and whether the backlash from both audiences and marketers will fatally undermine the sector. 

There are strong economic reasons for journalists to make the switch. There are more prospects in public relations and salaries are higher. It’s no surprise that’s a popular career transition.

Brad Grant (JDF bursary recipient) details his journey towards his NCTJ qualification.