I’m sure everyone is really busy working on their next article or else finding new clients but you will still want to take a minute and examine this latest site I’m reviewing. It’s a simple site but it has a great deal of information to offer. If you’re looking for a traditional job in print journalism, then this website is for you. The site is JournalismJobs.com.

Journalismjobs.com has been around for about 15 years. It was initially formed to give journalists a place to find new contacts and job leads but has expanded from there to be one of the single best places on the Internet to find industry information for anyone involved in journalism or writing.

Several people have written and asked for reviews of sites that are geared more towards the mid-level or professional freelance writer as opposed to the beginners. This site is perfect for them as well as for beginners.

Getting started with Journalismjobs.com

It’s simple: Just visit journalismjobs.com and select the ‘post a resume’ option. You will then be able to fill in the required information and post your resume. There is no additional profile to fill out and your resume is searchable by all employers looking to hire writers.

What to include in your resume

This is a site where the people looking at your resume are industry professionals. The writers resume is what they see all the time. They will want to see a website that has samples or clips or your work and they are looking for experience with both a hectic pace as well as a particular niche.

Why this site is great for freelance writers

What many people don’t realize is that print media was one of the last to move to an Internet based system and it is still lagging behind. In many areas print newspapers are struggling to survive.

Many small newspapers are moving away from permanent employees and moving to freelance writers. Freelance writers can do the same job as a permanent employee but without the costs involved. At JournalismJobs.com you will find a number of jobs listed as temporary, telecommuting or freelance. Journalism has changed and freelance writers are reaping the benefits.

By the time the newspaper has gone to print the ‘news’ in it is hours old at best. By the time the newspaper lands on your doorstep it is old information that you have probably seen online if you were interested. Where newspapers are surviving, my local area included, is in micro-local media; small areas that don’t have a large Internet presence. They cover only the most local news in small areas and leave the larger news stories to the Internet. Larger newspapers are moving to mostly online content for their news and more evergreen content for their print version.

Finding jobs on JournalismJobs.com

This couldn’t be easier and you don’t even have to post a resume to search. Just input your search criteria into the search box or choose to browse the job offerings. You can choose geographic location and type of media as well.

Notifications

Be sure to sign up for notifications. It’s a simple process and all you have to do is give them your email address and select the types of jobs you are interested in being notified about.

Industry News at JournalismJobs.com

You will want to be sure to read the main page frequently as it gives the latest news and information about the journalism industry as well as ideas for creating new articles of your own.

Online Classes and Journalism Schools

If you are looking to further your formal education in the field of journalism then you might be interested in the links on the left sidebar to either online classes or journalism schools. Please keep in mind that while these classes and schools will certainly teach you a great deal, no formal degree is generally required for freelance writers.

Research and Ethics

Also in the left sidebar you will see links to research and ethics. Both of these are worth examining even for the seasoned professional.

• Research

Bookmark this page! This is a list of some of the best sources for information that you will find anywhere. No matter what client you are writing for or what the topic happens to be, this page will be able to point you in the direction of valid information and facts. It’s a great time saver.

• Ethics

The ethics link page has a list of resources, similar to the research page, which will give you every bit of information you could ever need about ethics in journalism. If you are not yet familiar with the code of ethics I strongly urge you to make learning it your top priority. Violation of this code can end your career before it gets started.

This is a quick and easy site to navigate but there is a great deal of information here for everyone from the beginning writer to the longtime professional. It’s worth visiting frequently for both updated industry news and for help finding new clients.

Happy Writing!