Journalist Jobs in Dublin

karaokeman

Is there any companies I should look at researching.

I've just completed my Leaving Cert and I'm looking for a job in Dublin that involves journalism of some sort like a small press writer.

I ask because I have a passion for writing and would like to do something with it.

I have my CV all ready to send, just as soon as I can get more info.

RATM

I hate to put a dampner on your enthuaism but journalist jobs are rare these days - since the recession hit tons of magazines have gone out of business and newspapers have scaled back considerably.

Also many people going for those sort of jobs will have a degree in journalism and be at an advantage.

The best thing to do I'd say is set up your own online blog, write on it and promote it on other blogs to get people to read your work. Overtime you'll build up an impressive portfolio of work which will be valuable to any potential employer. You can also try the magazines like Hot Press, In Dublin, etc. Some of them accept short stories / articles on a freelance basis- you'll only get a few hundred quid for a published article but the main thing is to get published.

Another avenue is industry magazines / circulars. You need a bit of an interest in those areas but if you're willing to write about, for example, the paper clip industry and issues it is facing then you can submit freelance articles in the hope they'll bite.

thebostoncrab

Prepare yourself for alot of hours working with no money coming your way.

I graduated with a journamlism degree 3 years ago and only last year did I get my first paying gig, and it's not a full time one so the money is next to nothing. I write for alot of different sources and when I get a chance I work on my own blog (Which has landed me a few gigs.)

I don't mean to be a buzz kill, but ask yourself if you are ready to spend so much time writing with no reward. You won't get a full time job that pays for a few years and those years will be spent building up your CV ten-fold.

MonaghanPenguin

If you can afford it you might get work experience within Journalism, but short of a degree you won't be getting any paid work I'm afraid. Would this interest you? What courses have you put down on your CAO form?

macrettoc

karaokeman, why not check out http://www.publishingireland.com/. Look at the Careers link. You'll often find companies looking for interns. I'm afraid that you might not be able paid work, but if you can afford to work as an intern for a while, that'll help you gain lots of relevant experience. Anyway, check out the website. You'll find other useful information on it too. Best of luck.

jackiebaron

Gone are the days of the plucky farm boy heading to the big smoke after high school and landing a job at the Daily Planet along with Lois and Clark Kent.

pog it

I read an interview with writer Colm Tóibín where he said when he was starting out in his career he did journalism for a while and was able to live off it, but said it's impossible to now. Margaret Ward, financial journalist, said the same.. she said that freelance journalists really struggle and most journalists paid pretty poorly.

That said, it's probably going to be something you must do to get it out of your system. Your best bet is to apply for the annual internships that the national newspapers have every year. Can't remember when they call for applications. Or else do a stint with your local newspaper for example. You definitely won't get paid but you'll learn from the experience.

Otherwise consider what job exactly in journalism you would like. You may wish to specialise in an area like politics or finance for example...