The Creative

You obsess about the best way to tell a story and capture people's attention.

If youʼre someone who loves to create, imagine, and tell stories your own way, storytelling could shape a huge part of your future.

Journalism roles that could be a good fit for the Creative

Creatives thrive in roles such as social media journalist, broadcast journalist, podcast producer, video editor, multimedia journalist, and many more. Whether you’re editing, presenting, crafting narratives, or dreaming up bold visuals, journalism has a path made for you.

Meet Evie, our ‘Creative’ from Southwark News

Evie started out making YouTube videos in her bedroom and quickly realised she could take those skills, her love of talking to people and her creative approach to storytelling to carve out a career in journalism. She’s currently working at Southwark News while studying with Darlington College as part of her Community News Project apprenticeship, and loves being able to apply everything she’s learning day to day in real time within her job.

Download your free Essential Guide to explore how your creativity could help you start your career in journalism!

Journalism needs people who now how to capture people's attention and tell stories creatively. Download 'The essential guide for starting a career in journalism' now - the zine is packed with tips and information to help you take the next step including what subjects could be good to take, the different types of courses on offer, what types of funding opportunities exist, and also, read more from real journalists about their journey and why journalism matters.

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You donʼt belong in a box, you might see yourself within several.
Explore the other personas below to discover more roles in journalism that could shape your story.