Journalist Sample CVs
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What makes a strong Journalist CV
- List your beat or specialisation: politics, technology, health, business, sport
- Include publication names and audience sizes
- Highlight investigative, breaking news, or long-form experience
- Show multimedia skills: video, podcasting, social media reporting
- Demonstrate source development, research, and FOIA experience
- Include awards, fellowships, or press association memberships
Key skills employers look for
Reporting & Writing
News writing, investigative journalism, feature writing, interviewing, fact-checking
Multimedia Production
Video reporting, podcast production, photography, social media content
Research & Verification
Source development, data journalism, FOIA requests, background research
Editorial
Copy editing, headline writing, SEO optimisation, CMS management, style guide adherence
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