Josiah M.
About me
| Josiah M. | |
| Politics | |
| Politics | |
| Undergraduate | |
| Vanbrugh | |
| 2014 | |
| United Kingdom |
My employment
| Co-Editor | |
| Left Foot Forward | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Journalism and publishing | |
| 2017 |
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A day in the life of a Co-Editor in the United Kingdom
I initially hoped to work either with trade unions and NGOs or go into journalism. It's great being able to do both.
Briefly describe the organisation you work for
Top 10 UK politics site.
What do you do?
Writing and commissioning stories/content, managing freelancers, working with the board to develop and grow the outlet, and building relationships with sources and potential writers.
Reflecting upon your past employment and education, what led you to your current career choice?
Put simply: a love of writing and politics. Studying Politics was really helpful in developing a detailed understanding of the issues, as well the confidence built from discussing current affairs combined with historical and social perspectives. After university I worked at a pan-European publication in Belgium as an intern, while continuing to try and write for various other publications. Learning how to pitch is important, as well as meeting other journalists. I eventually ended up returning to the organisation I interned for as an editor.
Is your current job sector different from what you thought you would enter when you graduated?
I initially hoped to work either with trade unions and NGOs or go into journalism. It's great being able to do both.
Describe your most memorable day at work
Covering post-Brexit chaos in general - including reporting from the Extinction Rebellion protests and from Parliament on the same day.
Are there any challenges associated with your job?
It's fast paced, and important to try and find niches or unique angles on big stories. A lot of it is relationship-building combined with speedy writing!
What’s your work environment and culture like?
A lot of working from home at the moment!
What extracurricular activities did you undertake at university and what transferable skills did you develop through these?
Internships, partly funded through a York Uni bursary scheme. Try and write as much as possible for uni outlets, to find your style and specific interests.
What would you like to do next with your career?
Honing my expertise, developing a new journalistic project.
What top tips do you have for York students preparing for today’s job market and life after graduation?
Get all the advice you can get! Doing an NCTJ course is v useful for journalism.
What topics from students are you happy to answer questions on?
Writing tips, general career conversations, life in journalism.
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