Jobs and Opps at the BBC, KentOnline, Wasafiri, Eat Real Snack and Many, Many More 🥨

Everything that should be on your list to apply for this week.

This is far from an original thought — but god, I hate my email inbox. Right now, there are 162 unread emails in my Journo Resources inbox and a further 423 in our general account. It’s not a lot in comparison to some journalists, but over the years I’ve fiercely guarded against any press releases or marketing. In short, they’re 585 emails I might actually have to do something about.

As a system, email kind of makes sense — on the surface, it’s basically post landing on your doormat in the digital age. But, really, they’re nothing like the leaflets offering to clean your guttering, tell your landlord to sell your home from under you, or tempt you to order your third takeaway of the week. Not only are there vastly more of them, but they trickle into your consciousness throughout the day, like a tap that won’t stop dripping, that you constantly need to sort.

Sure, there might not be a better option than email yet — and I don’t think I’d make any money without it — but you do have to wonder exactly how we ended up with a system where anyone can show up at any time, demanding our time and attention. It’s something we’ve been talking about a lot over on the Journo Resources Discord this week, and it’s been fascinating to hear how we all attempt to tackle it.

From hiring an assistant (or pretending to hire an assistant) to out-of-offices, deleting the apps from your phone to time blocking, I’d love to hear more about how you all tackle it. I’m not suggesting we’ll solve the conundrum overnight — although that would be nice — but I’m a big believer in sharing the knowledge in case it sparks something that could work for you. I’d love to use this newsletter more collaboratively — so please do drop a comment at the end, chuck us a comment on Insta, or ironically, my inbox is always open to you folk.

PS. If you’re in the mood to send emails yourself, I’m running my freelance pitching masterclass again on Thursday. Tickets are just £4, email if cost is a barrier! Also, thanks to Quinn for the fascinating link above!

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• 🚨🏡 The editorial assistant role at Kindred Spirit Magazine is closing this week. They cover wellness and spirituality and are paying £22,000pa for you to look after social media and news features.

• The Northampton Chronicle & Echo, part of National World, has a news reporter gig open. They’re looking for someone to work on the newspaper and website and will pay £21,255–26,000pa.

• 🏡 DK, off of books, has opened up their work experience scheme. They’re offering two weeks of remote experience, paid at London Living Wage, and covering everything from editing to design.

• 🚨 Last call to work for United Christian Broadcasters, which closes this week. They’re looking for a broadcast journalist to work in their radio newsroom and are paying £24,000pa.

• 🚨This is the last chance to apply for the BBC’s Journalism Fast Track Apprenticeship, which is for school leavers or those changing careers — it closes on Friday. It pays £19,500pa (plus an additional allowance in London and the Channel Islands) and pays for your NCTJ qualification.

• Curtis Brown, a literary and talent agency, is looking for an intern who will be paid London Living Wage for six months. It looks quite admin-y but could be a good route into the industry.

• The Maidenhead Advertiser and the Slough and Windsor Express are looking for a digital journalist to work across the two titles and focus on the needs of their communities. They’re paying £19,500–23,000pa.

• Another regional job here — The West Somerset Free Press and Wellington Weekly News are looking for a multimedia journalist to work across news, features, and sports. They’re paying £20,000pa.

• Yoto is looking for an international content assistant to help them across their french and Spanish titles. Pays £24–27,000pa.

• 🕑 Eat Real Snacks is looking for a social media intern to make content for their Instagram and TikTok accounts. It’s flexible hours and pays at least £16ph.

• And, finally, BBC Audio is looking for a production coordinator to work on their science projects. It’s Band B, which means it pays from £23,103pa. There’s also a junior production manager at BBC Wales, which we think is the same band.

• 🚨 🏡 This time next week the TRBusiness gig is closing — they’re looking for a business editor to work on their website, with a focus on original scoops and breaking news. Pays £33,000pa.

• The team at KentOnline — which is where my first job was and they’re lovely — is looking for a head of audience engagement to take ownership of their newsletters and social media posts. It pays £32–34,000pa.

• New Civil Engineer, an EMAP publication, has an opening for a news editor to focus on the built environment and infrastructure. Pays £35–38,000pa.

• Also at EMAP, The Architects’ Journal is looking for a senior reporter to join their news team and focus on their digital output. It pays £29–31,000pa.

• 🚨 🏡 Last chance to work for Citizens Advice as a press officer, helping to tell stories that make a difference to real people. They’re paying £33,834pa, along with £1,500 on-call allowance and £3,520 London weighting if applicable.

• International SOS needs an editor to focus on global security and medical information. They’re paying £32–38,000pa.

• Top Gear is looking for a social media specialist, working across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and more. It’s BBC Band C, which pays £25,670–50,313pa.

• 🚨 Also from the BBC this week, there are two vacancies for assistant football producers, a journalist to delve into new ways of telling text stories, someone to work on live news stories, and an investigative journalist in Wales. All Band C, so paying £25,670–50,313pa.

• 🕑 Wasafiri is looking for a digital coordinator to manage their online profile, to help grow their presence and reach new audiences. Pays £26,000pa FTE.

• The IET is looking for both an assistant digital editor (pays £26–30,000pa) and a digital content editor (pays £25,000pa) to focus on their online outputs.

• And, finally, Welsh Rugby Union is looking for a women’s communication officer to tell the stories of the team. Pays £26,000pa.

• The Gecko Project is looking for an investigative reporter to help with their stories around climate change, deforestation, biodiversity, and food security. They are paying £40–50,000pa.

• BMJ Open, part of the British Medical Journal, is recruiting two research editors to join their in-house team. You’ll be comparing submissions against set criteria, looking at social media, and working on their blog. Pays £42,654pa.

• IMPRESS, the regulator, is looking for a regulatory services manager to help them uphold the highest standards of newsgathering across their member publications. It seems like a fascinating gig and pays up to £43,000pa.

• The Garden, published by the Royal Horticultural Society, is looking for an executive editor to oversee day-to-day editorial work as well as manage a team of three editors. It pays in the region of £45,000pa.

• And, finally, The BBC is looking for a senior product manager of storytelling for news and sport in Tyne and Wear. It’s Band D, so pays up to £64,688pa.

• 🏡 AKADi, a magazine which connects Ghanaians across the globe, is looking for freelance journalists. They’re keen to hear from people who are just starting their careers as journalists.

• BBC Newsbeat and BBC Asian Network News are both looking for freelance journalists to tell stories their communities care about.

• Victoria Richards at Indy Voices is always looking for timely pitches — she’s got some guidelines on how best to get in touch over here.

• Emma Garland is now at HUCK Magazine as their new digital editor so is in the market for your pitches about countercultural stories.

• The Parliament Magazine is always looking for pitches focused on rural Europe. You can find details of what they’re looking for here.

• 🏡 SPORTbible is in need of a freelance sports writer to curate news and viral content on a shift basis.

• Found via our friends at MediaBeans, KAYAK is looking for a freelance journalist/blogger to write on travel topics.

• A reminder here that i-D is always open for your pitches on internet culture, books, film, and more.

• The Cresent is looking for freelance communications support, also spotted by the lovely MediaBeans team.

• Health in Her HUE is looking for pitches from Black women for Black women on health and wellness topics. They pay US$200.

• Gloria, a newsletter for women who aren’t old or young, is looking for pitches of essays and interviews about conversations women might have.

• As mentioned last week, Feminist Food Journal’s call for pitches for their city issue is now live.

• Atmos Mag is looking for impactful Q&As in the climate and environmental space.

• And, finally for this week, SAVEUR is looking for your pieces on all things recipes.

• The next round of the Stern-Bryan Fellowship is open. It’s for working British journalists who want to spend three months writing stories at The Washington Post, as well as a further month of travel around the US.

• If you’re considering a career in music, gaming, or film, the Sony Positive Influence Mentorship could be one for you. It’s a six-month programme for anyone aged 18–25.

• 🚨 🎪 🆓 As we mentioned up top, this is your last chance to grab tickets to the free journalism workshop tomorrow with City, University of London. They’ve got a job search panel, advice on finding stories and case studies, and much more. It’s open to everyone, you don’t need to be a student.

• 🚨 🎪 Our freelance masterclass is next up this Thursday! Join us to see successful examples of pitches, explore what does and doesn’t work, and look at how to find work.

• 👩🏽‍💻 We’ve also listed our dates for February’s virtual co-working — the next one is tomorrow. I’ll be tackling my inbox.

• Do you have an idea to make a film about outdoor endeavours? The Kailas Mountain Film Development Grant is offering up to £20,000.

• Barbican’s Imagine Fund 2023 is open — it’s open to people and unincorporated associations in the City of London who have a new idea or want to have a go at something. You can apply for up to £2,000.

• A reminder that this year’s Wincott Awards are open. They’re looking for journalism in the field of business, economics, and finance.

• The deadline is also fast approaching for the Hugo Young Award from The Guardian, which is now open to everyone 25 and under. The award recognises the best political opinion writing.

• There are two current funding awards open from NYU journalism at the moment. The Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award and The Reporting Award both offer up to US$12,500 and are open internationally.

• And, finally, the Covering Climate Now Awards are open, with a range of categories to recognise the best journalism across the globe.

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