Five alternatives to journalism internships

Aspiring journalists, whether fresh from education or looking to switch careers, should be preoccupied with one thing: getting work experience that will help them stand out from the crowd.

For those hoping to break into the industry, a traditional route is applying at established news organizations and magazines, but a large part of these are either unpaid or contribute only a small amount toward travel expenses.

Another issue is that, in the U.K., many placements and internships are based in London and sometimes not very flexible in terms of duration, so people end up feeling like they are missing out on getting that much-needed foot in the door.

Here is a list of alternatives to work experience placements that can work as a launch pad in your journalism career without requiring a long commute or spending all your savings.

Click here to read more.