Student Journalists Seminar
Turning student journalist skills into a career in the media
YouthNet's award-winning website for young people, TheSite.org, is hosting a seminar for student journalists where some of the UK's top journalists will speak about how to achieve success in student and mainstream media.
The most current trends in journalism will be discussed at the event and the day will give students the opportunity to fire questions at the professionals, network at an invitation-only event and learn the tricks of the trade for now and the future.
The event is presented by former BBC broadcaster Martyn Lewis CBE, who is the founder and chairman of YouthNet, the charity behind TheSite.org - the online guide to life for 16 to 25-year-olds.
Speakers:
Ben Gallop, Head of Interactive and Formula 1 at the BBC
- How the internet has transformed sports journalism
David Seymour, Former Political Editor of the Daily Mirror and founder of the Student Mirror
- Who cares about the readers?
Hannah Jolliffe, Editorial Manager for TheSite.org
Chris Denholm, Multimedia Assistant for TheSite.org
- How TheSite.org can help you write fresh and accurate stories for your student publication
James Thornhill, Editor of the National Student
- Setting up an original publication
Tom Whipple, Features writer at the Times
- Freelancing your way to your dream job
Amol Rajan, Assistant Comment Editor at the Independent
- Building your media profile and carving a niche
Followed by a Q&A session and drinks reception
Venue BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA (nearest tube Oxford Circus)
Date Wednesday 3 March, 2010
Time 1pm - 6pm (drinks reception from 5pm)
Limited travel bursaries are available – please see bursaries information for more details
Competition! Win a week's work experience at a national broadsheet newspaper – see the competition information for more details. All respondents will also receive an information pack including details about publication opportunities.
How do I sign up? Just return the response form to media@youthnet.org by Monday 15 February, 2010. Call Gabriella Jozwiak or Kate Walker on 020 7250 5716 for more information. Places are limited.