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A handbook providing advice on how to acquire the skills needed for success in journalism, how to gain your first media post as well as some lively assignments to launch you on your career. On-the-job topics such as covering a major fire, reporting a political speech, writing about a company take-over and interviewing a celebrity are explored. Included is a guide to media law, privacy, public affairs, shorthand and local government and many stories of journalists, broadcasters and public relations officers who have succeeded. There is also a full list of useful organisations and training courses.

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There is no easy way into journalism, but at least this book gives the potential hack a sporting chance at success. Every area is covered, from interviewing local eccentrics to writing agony columns, and the author provides a plethora of examples and anecdotes taken from his long career as a broadsheet journalist and media pundit. An exhaustive glossary of technical terms (ever wondered what a 'bastard setting' is?) and an appendix of useful addresses to round off this basic introduction to the subject. And although e-mail and Internet facilities are barely touched upon, this handbook should provide enough hints and tips to kick-start any novice writer into action. (Kirkus UK)

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