Hiring managers from POLITICO, Gannett discuss what makes a job applicant stand out, Monday
Finding a journalism job can be a full-time job in itself. So how do you move from being an applicant to a candidate to a colleague?
Get answers Monday, May 10, at virtual workshop conducted by the National Press Club Journalism Institute from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Registration is open
Hear what makes someone a “great” applicant at top news organizations, with insights directly from recruiters and hiring editors. Whether you’re a mid-career professional looking for a change in responsibility or an emerging talent looking for your first newsroom, “What hiring managers want you to know” will give you tools for a successful job search in today’s market.
Speakers in Monday's session:
- Priska Neely, Managing Editor for Gulf States Newsroom (WBHM, MPB, WWNO, NPR)
- Traci Schweikert, Chief Talent Officer, POLITICO
- Mizell Stewart III, Vice President / News Performance, Talent and Partnerships for Gannett/USA Today Network
Monday's workshop is part of “Career Connection: Defining your digital footprint” — a free, weeklong series from the Institute designed to help you create and maintain the journalism/writing identity you want to showcase to sources, employers, and publishers. Other topics include:
- Tapping Twitter networks in your job search (Tuesday, May 11)
- How to leverage LinkedIn in your journalism job search (Wednesday, May 12)
- How to rev up your resume for today’s job market (Thursday, May 13)