Scottish Student Press Awards
University students in Scotland can apply for the annual Scottish Student Press Awards. Awards will be given in several categories, including news writing, feature writing, sports writing, multimedia, photography and others. The grand prize winner, the Student Journalist of the Year, will receive a four-week internship at the Scotland Herald during the summer of 2010 and a cash prize of £500. Winners of other categories will receive one week internships. Deadline to apply is April 28. Click here for more details. Labels: foreign_journalists, journalism_awards, journalism_contest, journalism_prizes, Scotland, Scotland_Herald, Scottish_Student_Press_Awards
Crime reporter @ Scottish newspaper
 Aberdeen Evening Express, a 65,000-circulation daily newspaper in Scotland, seeks a crime reporter. They want a reporter who can provide "a stack of superb exclusives and in-depth investigations ... You must also have a proven track record in building and nurturing strong contacts. In return you will get the chance to join the second-highest selling evening newspaper in Scotland, which still produces three editions each day and which also has a growing online audience. You will also benefit from some of the best training in the industry as well as access to our Healthsure and pension schemes." By March 2, e-mail a cover letter, resume, and work samples to Deputy Editor, Richard Prest, at richard.prest@ajl.co.uk . Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Labels: Aberdeen_Evening_Express, crime_reporter, foreign_journalists, journalismjobs, police_reporter, Richard_Prest, Scotland
Trainee reporter @ Scotland newspaper
 Berwickshire News, a small newspaper located in Northumberland, Scotland, seeks a junior/trainee reporter. The reporter will cover a wide range of news and sports stories. "You must be able to work under pressure and to deadlines, while at the same time producing bright and accurate copy," the ad states. "You also need to be able to work under your own initiative, as well as part of a small team. Knowledge of Scots law and the Scottish local government system would be an advantage." Deadline to apply is March 6. To request an application form or e-form, call Jayne Hume on 01289 306677 or e-mail jayne.thomson@tweeddalepress.co.uk. Location: Northumberland, Scotland Labels: Berwickshire_News, entry-level-jobs, foreign_journalists, journalismjobs, junior_reporter, Scotland, sports_journalism, trainee_reporter, UK, United_Kingdom
BBC offers trainee program
 The BBC Journalism Trainee Scheme offers 21 journalists the chance to spend six months in the British Broadcasting Corporation learning about broadcasting. Paid placements are offered news and sports in the following areas: London, Belfast, Glasgow, Cardiff, Manchester, Cambridge, Leeds, Tonbridge Wells, Norwich and Nottingham. "We [are] looking for good writers without a professional broadcasting background who could help us reflect our widely differing audiences," the website says. The program is extremely competitive. Last year, the inaugural year of the training program, the BBC received more than 1,400 applications for only 21 spots. -Mark GrabowskiLabels: BBC, broadcast_journalism, England, entry-level-jobs, Ireland, London_journalism_jobs, Scotland, UK
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