AimHigher Magazine 2021

Broadcast journalism is an exciting,
creative and diverse career. Broadcast
journalists work for radio stations,
television companies, digital networks
and online publications producing
news stories. They develop creative
ideas, conduct research, write scripts
and present live in studios or on
location.
Multimedia growth in recent years
means there are opportunities to
work in broadcast journalism across
the UK. There are a variety of routes
to journalism, from university to
apprenticeships and talent schemes.
Companies such as the BBC, Channel
4 and The Guardian run schemes
each year to support young people in
launching their career in broadcast
journalism.
Broadcast journalists are responsible
for creating most of the factual
stories we see in our everyday lives.
From the daily news and weather to
historical documentaries and true
crime podcasts, broadcast journalists
are constantly innovating to find fresh
and engaging ways to present factual
information to the public.
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SPOTLIGHT ON
BROADCAST
JOURNALISM
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JACK
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Job roles in
Broadcast Journalism:
• Editor
• Reporter
• Presenter
• News Anchor
• Producer
• Correspondent
Broadcast Journalists may
choose to specialise in an
area such as:
• Travel
• Politics
• Fashion
• Sport
• Economics
• Health
• Entertainment
• Weather
Jack is a Journalism
graduate and former Sports
Commentator for BBC
Worcester and Hereford
In 2012, I decided to study a university
course in Journalism at the University of
Worcester. During my three-year degree, I
experienced some brilliant opportunities
that I wasn’t expecting; one highlight in
particular was interviewing World Cup
winning rugby player, Jason Robinson.
While studying, I developed my skills
further by working for BBC Hereford and
Worcester, covering football commentary
on the weekend for Worcester City.
This is something that has really stood
out on my CV, working for such a big
name at a young age.
I am now about to take on my
third managerial role since leaving
University with a degree in Journalism
in 2015, working for Citizens Advice
as a Social Prescribing Manager. My
career may have changed pathway,
but I certainly owe the skills I learned
and developed at university for my
career progression.