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My first time on screen with ITV News
I recently got in front of the camera to produce a piece with ITV News West Country. I’ve previously done pieces that have gone on air,...
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Mar 105 min read
What is an ITV Production Journalist?
It has been a while...I'm now nearly a year into my ITV role and loving it. Back in March 2023 I was offered the role of a Production...
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Jul 2, 20233 min read
Learning my trade as a journalist in local news
Quick recap on my 'career timeline' so far to give you some context: July 2019 - Graduated from my English degree, then worked and...
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Mar 19, 20234 min read
Journalism exams explained: NQJs
*I'll start by reminding you quickly that I'm not an expert, this is just my experience with journalism exams.* NCTJ 'junior' and...
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Jun 25, 20227 min read
Journalism studies: Q&A (part 2)
In August 2020 I finished my journalism qualifications (trainee level) known as the NCTJ diploma, and now I’m working as a trainee...
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Sep 17, 20217 min read
To uni or not to uni
This time of year students are getting ready to head off to uni, and although it may seem AGES away - if you're wondering about whether...
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Feb 6, 20215 min read
My uni experience
Uni is a huge step if you choose to go. It’s a chance to move forward with your qualifications, perhaps move away from home, and most...
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Jan 9, 20216 min read
My route through UCAS to uni
The UCAS deadline is January 29th, and I’m sure if you’ve take the time to read this there’s a chance that you already know that because...
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Jan 2, 20215 min read
The transition from student life to working life
In an ideal world, you finish uni and start working. That’s what I always thought growing up. We had it drilled into us that uni equalled...
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Dec 19, 20206 min read
Life as a trainee journalist
I’m now working as a trainee reporter for the Eastbourne Herald. How I got here has been covered in various other pieces, so if that’s...
IndiaLily
Nov 14, 20206 min read
Interview with a senior journalist
Right now, I’m a trainee reporter. I’ve taken a certain set of exams to get to this level and after two years working as a trainee, I’ll...
IndiaLily
Nov 7, 20207 min read
The recruitment process
*Disclaimer: This isn’t specific to journalism* I’m freshly into my dream job as a trainee reporter, something I’ve worked towards since...
IndiaLily
Oct 11, 20205 min read
Journalism studies: Q&A
I’ll start by summarising. I recently finished my journalism trainee level qualifications known as the NCTJ diploma, and now I’m working...
IndiaLily
Sep 27, 20205 min read
Lockdown lessons: Motivation and routine
As I write this we’re in the weird transition stage of lockdown. Boris has shut pubs at 10pm, groups of more than six can’t meet up...
IndiaLily
Sep 7, 20205 min read
Work experience is key
I cannot stress enough how important work experience is. Whatever field you’re wanting to go into – science, the arts, business – having...
IndiaLily
Aug 26, 20205 min read
My guide to starting uni
So you’ve got your uni place, albeit in more-than-usual stressful circumstances this year, now what? I have now finished uni, and with...
IndiaLily
Aug 8, 20206 min read
Explored: The different graduate routes into journalism
From the age of 15-years-old, I knew I wanted to go into journalism – how I was going to get there was another matter. I decided I didn’t...
IndiaLily
Aug 8, 20205 min read
The importance of internships for employability
So this isn't actually an article written by me, but I was interviewed by Top Univerisites for it, so I thought I would share it! It...
IndiaLily
Jul 30, 20204 min read
Results days through the years
I’ve now finished what should be the final exams I’ll ever have to sit (finger crossed). Over the last seven years I’ve done GCSEs, A...
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Jul 24, 20205 min read
I am proof you can teach yourself shorthand - and pass the 100wpm exam
Shorthand…a lot of people are surprised when I tell them it is still a requirement to get into journalism. They all seem to think that...
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I'm a production journalist with ITV, currently based in Bristol.
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