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Hiring diverse talent is important. However, it is equally as important to implement robust policies within the workplace to drive and facilitate change pertaining to diversity. Failure to diversify ultimately hinders growth, innovation and talent retention. It’s 2024, the world is evolving, I think companies like these are doing themselves a huge disservice by neglecting to nurture and champion diversity within their organisations. #justthinkingoutloud 💭

This journalist resigned from her high-profile job today. Her name is Nour Haydar, an exceptionally talented Australian broadcaster who joined the country's national broadcaster in 2017 as a cadet. She rose through the ranks, but today, her concerns related to the organisation's coverage of the Middle East, as well as its treatment of culturally diverse staff, were too much to handle. I'll leave the politics to one side but want to focus on this part of her statement: "Commitment to diversity in the media cannot be skin deep. Culturally diverse staff should be respected and supported even when they challenge the status quo." Diversity is one thing. You can hire as many people from culturally diverse backgrounds as you like. Inclusion is another. You need to make sure those staff feel safe, respected, and, more importantly, equal. My journalism career started at Australia's multi-language broadcaster, the SBS. When I tried to get a job at a commercial television network, I was told: "That wog station won't get you anywhere, son!" When I got an internship at a major masthead, funded by the government as a commitment to opening the path to journalism students of diverse backgrounds, I was told by the editor: "You know why YOU'RE here, right?" And at the same broadcaster Nour resigned from today, I was told upon a promotion: "This is great news. Besides, you tick a diversity box." I played down my cultural heritage a lot during the early years of my career for this very reason. And I always thought that as long as this divide existed, fuelled by the privileged few in power, my career would be limited. Now of course, many people from diverse backgrounds have indeed been quite successful. Maybe I was never good enough. Entirely possible. But diversity policies are one thing. Inclusion is another. So many people feeling a particular way cannot be overlooked. Nour's courage in challenging systemic issues sends a powerful message that resonates far beyond the confines of the newsroom. And maybe, somewhere, there's a future where merit triumphs over stereotypes. And every voice, regardless of background, is not just heard but celebrated.

Getting work experience can be really valuable in helping you find your first job in journalism. The NCTJ has produced a Best Practice Guide to ensure placements are fair, meaningful, transparent and open to all. Read more on ethical work experience practices: https://lnkd.in/edNHShKj Here, @MultimediaJonny - who studied broadcast journalism at the University of Salford - shares his three top tips on how he acquired work experience. #choosenctj #workexperience #toptips

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BBC FUTURE VOICES: APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW!   Future Voices is a six-week journalism training scheme with BBC World Service, open to 12 young people from all backgrounds and abilities who want to be journalists. The scheme is aimed at people who speak one of the languages that the BBC World Service broadcasts in, or who have a strong connection to that community. You need to be over 18 and have the right to work in the UK.   Lamisah was one of the Future Voices trainees last year and had this to say: I really enjoyed Future Voices - I got to learn and experience a lot from working in different departments at the BBC. The placement at BBC Millbank was probably the highlight for me, I am interested in politics, and I had mentioned that to our team manager, who organised it! I would encourage everyone to share honestly where they would like to go in the BBC. Some tips I have for the new students: - Take it easy, don't worry about falling behind or not knowing what everyone's talking about (it was my first experience in a corporate workplace so I felt quite pressured!) - Don't be afraid to do what you want to do - you can work in any departments you choose - Speak up and offer your suggestions even if you're new, obviously don't overstep but there's never any harm in sharing your thoughts/opinions on a news package/script/brief  - Offer yourself for new and challenging tasks - a lot of the time people assumed I couldn't do certain tasks or didn't want to, so I went out of my way to ask to do things I was interested in and learnt a lot from doing so! - If you want to work at the BBC permanently, start applying for roles near the end of your training! I had an interview on my fifth week and was offered a job on my sixth – I didn't expect this at all but just go for it! We will be holding a webinar on Monday 18th December, 18:00 – 19:00, register here: https://lnkd.in/egRXdiGz  

What is more competitive than a Premier League match? The answer is covering the match. Sports Journalism is a career dedicated to evaluating others based on time or competition, and it is challenging to enter. The journey requires rigid training, commitment to an apprenticeship, unwavering perseverance, and focused dedication. And when the opportunity arises, grab it with both hands. Journalism, especially Sports Journalism, remains a popular career choice in the UK. In the following article, we will draw a line on how to get into this challenging yet rewarding career. So, let's start the learning journey! How to become a Sports Journalist: https://lnkd.in/gbXVfxBv #sportsnews #journalism #journalist #sportsjournalism #sports #careergrowth #careerdevelopment

🎓✨ Alert! The deadline for our Journalism Scholarship is approaching fast – don't miss your chance! 🗓️ If you're passionate about storytelling and making an impact through journalism, apply now before January 31, 2024. 📝🌍 Unlock new opportunities, enhance your skills, and be a voice that matters in the world of journalism. 🎤✍️ Don't let this chance slip away – apply today! 🚀 #JournalismScholarship #ApplyNow #DeadlineApproaching

I finished my last day of summer internship at WNYC Radio & Gothamist last Friday. Each and everyday that I was there, I couldn't help but think to myself: "I am learning more here in a day than I do in a whole semester." During my time there, not only did I get to publish 8 stories, but also networked with a group of reporters who taught me so much about the ethics of journalism and encouraged me every day. Here are my three biggest takeaways: 1️⃣Talking to strangers is honestly not that scary. When I first entered journalism, my passion for listening to people’s stories was accompanied by my fear of talking to strangers. Each time I had to talk to someone, I had to build my courage to do so. Despite my fear, I knew this was an essential step if I wanted to make good stories. So after regularly approaching strangers during my journalism class and during my internship, I realized that the worst outcome was someone saying “no.” But after every ten rejections, I may get a great response and that always made all efforts worthwhile. 2️⃣Don’t feel like you are alone. What I love about the newsroom is the collaborative environment where everyone bounces ideas off each other, and there’s always someone ready to help. Feeling stuck on a story idea or during the process of writing no longer felt overwhelming because I could always reach out to my editors for immediate assistance, often offering a new perspective to my story. I also learned that there is no such thing as a “perfect draft,” an editor (or multiple editors) is always going to be there to make it better! 3️⃣Don’t take things for granted. Even as a journalism major, I sometimes forget the hard work that goes into creating a story. For instance, writing crime stories requires immense efforts to uncover facts and speak with victims' families to humanize the narrative. It’s more than just providing a brief report. Recognizing the dedication behind each story deepens my appreciation for journalism. Lastly, I want to express my sincere gratitude to my editor, Veronica de Souza for giving me this incredible opportunity and for recognizing my potential. I also want to thank Andrew Giambrone and David Giambusso for allowing me to pitch in on the day-of team where I worked on all sorts of stories ranging from weather reports, crime briefs, and press release. It was my honor to work with this incredible team of reporters at WNYC Radio. I can't wait to see what the future holds! #WNYC #Gothamist #internship #journalism #journalisminternship

Are you looking to land your first journalism job? Motorsport Network writer Ed Hardy, who used a Journalism Diversity Fund bursary to study for his NCTJ Diploma in Journalism, has revealed his top tips for breaking into the industry. Find out more about starting your NCTJ journey at www.nctj.com #journalism #journalismmatters #journalismstudents #studentjournalists #careeradvice #careertoptips #journojobs #journalismjobs #chooseNCTJ

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