I was recently let go from a public relations job in fort lauderdale florida which is ok because I am a writer.  The problem and reason for the past job is that I have no idea how to get a job in journalism that is not freelance. My mother was a struggling freelance artist her whole life. I have lots of media contacts, but do not know how to approach them especially now that many are going to know i was laid off.  Any advice?
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the usual way is to get an internship with a local paper, radio or news station. perhaps you could volunteer for your local paper to get a portfolio together.
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You can get a magazine exposure for only $25, go to http://unblendmag.com and register to be a CityStar, you will also get a personal page in their website after you complete registering. \n\nContact them and get help with doing your resume.\n\nGood luck:-)
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I would need to know where you are located before I can suggest who you can contact. If you want, you can contact me so I can point you in the right direction.\n\nAnd good job at keeping a journal!!! That is exactly what I tell most of my clients to do. Once you have found someone to discuss this with, the journal will come in quite handy so you can recall all of the events.
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Set up a new blog to feature just your professional writing.  There have been news stories about people being fired because of the content of their personal blogs even if the content isn't work related.  You can bet that a potential employer will check out your blog and he/she might not like what they see.
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my first job I applied through the newspaper, 2nd and 3rd jobs were through people I knew. A school counsler or local job market might help as well. Ask around.
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If you local newspaper has a site try there first for a local job. Good luck.
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Interestingly...you can start with PR.  Many local papers have a section in the busines paper about people on the move, or new businesses, etc.  Then network network network.  You need to maintain your contacts in the media (critical) to your success.  There are a number of small marketing firms that do not have a PR person on staff so you could probably freelance with them.  You will need to do a little research to see how much you can charge.  If you are pretty good at it, perhaps you have a flat rate plus any hours.  Or you bid everything based on an hourly rate (what is that rate???)
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Some internships pay, some don't, it all depends where you go. You may have to leave Arkansas, though. In journalism, you tend to move around a lot. I'm from the East Coast and I've lived in 4  different places since taking a job in the newspaper game. \n\nTalk to your professors. Check the Web sites of some of the major media outlets: Hearst, Tribune, Gannett, McClathchey and they have job opportunities, including internships. Contact the stations. Even if you don't get an internship, keep in contact with the recruiter. This business is more about who you know than what you know. BUT, that doesn't mean you can't slack up on what you know too.
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I am also a "transplant" from up North.  Your best bet is to talk to people in your field.  Florida is a "right to work" state.  It's very different from up north.  You may very well have adjust your schedule a little to get in your field.  You will NOT get the money you are used to.  Join a local "group" or Church and TALK to people.  Most people here get work from "who you know"
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Did that for years, both as an employee for a couple of studios, and as a free lancer. One job I enjoyed, but later quit do to all the travel, was as a convention photographer. I also contracted with sororities and similar groups to cover their dinners and hired a couple of college girls to take the orders from a table as I was shooting the next. Covering special events (the International Air Fare in Dayton, Oh., for example) and selling my work to papers. In this age of digital cameras, every one is out there "shooting snap shots", but it takes a photographer to take pictures. When I was teaching photography at a local senior college, I use to tell my students that I could take pictures with a cigar box with a hole in it (and did), so the camera has little to do with it. Photography IS an art and all ways will be.
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Go to Myspace.com....set up an account if you don't already have one and look around for musicians and ask if they would like to be interviewed..that is a great way to start off your magazine.  Also, try calling modeling agencies in your area and ask if they would like to be interviewed for your mag.  and maybe that would get them more business.  Also, try new Resteraunts...that would be great also, they might even give you free food!!  Well hope that this helps.
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Okay, let's get you going.  Start by getting a portfolio together and putting your work on line.  You can get an inexpensive web page and/or  blog and post your photo's.  Get free and or inexpensive business cards on line at a place like VistaPrint.com (your first 250 cards are free).  Then start with friends and family and see if you can start getting some opportunities to work.  Create flyers about your company and what you offer and drop them off at homes in your neighborhood.  See if the local newspaper has a section where they interview new local business'.  Join networking groups.  Hope this helps.  Most important, JUST DO IT!  Good luck.
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First: Don't let it get you down.  Don't let anybody get you down.  I know it sounds easy but, it would take 2 years for  me to tell you how much experience I have with this issue.\n\nSecond: Don't waste too much time analyzing your pain.  Rather than investing too much time trying to figure out what went wrong, spend more time figuring out where you need to go.  Then, put all your available energy into going there.\n\nThird: Use your imagination.  Go to Google or Yahoo and search for "Arabic Jobs", "Arabic Employment, New York", or some combination of words you know belong to your beautiful culture.  THINK POSITIVE, my man!  And don't let yourself get tired until it's time for your head to hit the pillow at night.\n\nFourth: Finally, if you have a little extra money, consider hiring a job coach to help you navigate this issue.\n\nHere's wishing you the best of success in your job search.
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Its a foot in the door, try different stations, radio stations use them all the time(interns). Talk with people get contacts in the business, take advantage of your current position. Offer to help on special projects, local sports events whatever it takes. You can't just get the 6 O'clock news anchor handed to ya. Well maybe if you were a Hilton or something, anyways by the way you've asked the question your drive is apparent, I think you'll be ok.
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As with anyone post your resume.  I am 54 and considering entering the job market again.  I personally don't think it's feasable right now.  Monster.com is an excellent place to check hot jobs.  Good luck and may God Bless.
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Newspapers work, also try small local neighborhood or are newspapers. We have several Internet employment sites , www.jobdango.com is one. I can't remember the other ones. Also the employment office in the are of New York you will be working in.
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also, check out your local state job center.  they aren't just there for unemplolyment cases!!\n\nyou can find computer terminals to use, their own database of employers with job postings, and you can use their fax machine to fax resumes with usually little to no charge (phones too).\n\nalso, check local schools, maybe UNC??? for career fairs on campus or at local locations.  just call up their career center on campus and ask if they will be sponsoring any job fairs in the future.\n\nalso, check with staffing agencies (temp agencies).  many employers use these agencies to "try before they buy".  they may be able to place you somewhere with the intent to make you permanent!\n\ntake care and good luck!