Magazine Journalist Job Descriptions |
Magazine
journalists write news articles and features for publications
ranging from 'glossy' consumer magazines through to specialist
trade journals.
As a magazine journalist your work would vary depending on the type of magazine, but would normally include: · attending meetings to plan the content of the magazine · suggesting ideas for articles that will be of interest to the magazine’s readers · interviewing and researching to collect material for articles · writing articles in the magazine’s house style · Keeping up to date with developments and trends in subject area of the magazine. Many magazines have related websites, so you might also produce versions of your articles for the web. You would usually have specialist knowledge in the subject area covered by your publication. Types of magazine include: · consumer magazines – aimed at the general public · specialist consumer magazines – aimed at people with interests in a particular subject, such as travel, arts and crafts or cars · professional magazines – for those working in a particular career such as human resources, or management · business magazines and trade journals · In-house company magazines. Key Skills · excellent writing skills · listening and questioning skills · an enquiring mind and a lively interest in people, places and events · research skills · an interest in the subject of the magazine · self confidence and the ability to put people at ease · the ability to absorb information quickly and write it up in a style which is easy to understand · determination and persistence · Keyboard and IT skills. |