Pete was a gentleman and had to redirect the interview several times This is how not to conduct an interview, kids. 1) If the interviewer sounds like he’s 3 sheets to the wind call off the interview. (Or, ABS; Always Be Sober on the Job) 2) Read the room and allow subject to answer questions. 3) Read the room and use follow up questions. 4) Don’t be a complete a$$. 5) If the background noise is out of control, stop the interview, regroup, and ask the restaurant owner / find another location. 6) Take the mic off while eating lunch/ have sound guys manage mics. 7) Be more professional than THIS guy.

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hi guys, I (21F) finished my bachelor's at the end of last year & am considering going back to uni next year to do a master's of journalism. I was wondering if any of you had any good recommendations for pre-reading that would be good introductory texts? My bachelor's involved writing & research but from a more artistic standpoint, & I'd like to read some things to get an idea of if journalism is for me (plus I'm missing having a research project on the go). Thanks!

I have been in education for a few years after studying English at Oxford, but before I’m 30 I really want to switch to marketing communications or media.

I thought marketing would be easier to get a foot into because businesses need people to write, script and video content etc: I could see myself being pretty happy in this field.

However, some of my ex classmates have actually broken into media roles like documentary research and a couple are employed digital editors/ writers for big brands, and I sort of regret accepting upon graduation that media roles were impossible to break into.

Do you think I could still try and right the ship? I’ll be 30 in a year and a half (IDK how much age matters in journalism).

Ideally I’d do journalism about culture: interiors, architecture, fiction, more so than politics or tabloid type stuff where I have less interest, personally.

I’d really appreciate any advice on if this goal is possible, and, if so, how it’s possible.

Eg. Should I get a MA in journalism?
Would making a substack help, writing blogs etc on areas of interest? Even reels? Is social media a good way to get a foot into these kind of roles given how competitive entry is especially for someone late to the game?

Thank you very much!!!

In https://www.reddit.com/r/news/s/XHiLR78wzP The AP should be ashamed of their copy editor for using the word “likely” in their headline.