Travelmag looking for a Kent-based writer (PAID!)

Submitted by Laura Garcia on 26 March 2019 - 5:58pm

Independent travel website TravelMag.com are looking for a Kent-based part-time writer keen to gain some travel writing experience and bylines following their studies. Under the regular supervision of a senior TravelMag writer, the successful candidate will research and write travel-related articles on the best of the best in specific destinations around the world. Articles will cover themes such as “The best festivals and fairs in…” “Unique things to do in…” and “The best  boutique hotels in…”

There may also be opportunities for the candidate to contribute long-form feature articles to the website.

Pay will be article-based, ranging from £30-£70 per article. Check out our website at: https://www.travelmag.com

Role: Part-time writer (approx 1 day per week)

Location: Home-based, with option of co-working in Faversham

Please note: This role may require some travel to Faversham in Kent to work alongside a senior TravelMag writer.

If you’re interested in this role, please email paulj@travelmag.com telling me about yourself, any writing experience you’ve had (including samples if available) and what your journalistic/writing ambitions are. Please also advise on your availability over the coming months.

I'm a CFJ grad & I'm responsible for the crisp pyramid you’re fighting about on Twitter

Submitted by Chandni Sembhi on 25 March 2019 - 7:27pm
First of all, let's get one thing straight - the tiers AREN'T MY PERSONAL OPINION. Channel 5 surveyed people, and just like with Brexit, the public really fu!$%d up.
 
Anyway, this story begins earlier than you think. When I first started on Channel 5's social / video team at the beginning of February, one of my first shows to clip was 'Britain's Favourite Crisps' and I saw the show, made the pyramid, and was SO EXCITED for it to be out there in the world. Then due to a scheduling change, it was pulled, and myself and my boss waited eagerly for its return.
 

Submit your work to the AA Gill Award for Emerging Food Critics

Submitted by Laura Garcia on 23 March 2019 - 3:42pm

The Sunday Times has launched an annual award for unpublished writers on food in honour of AA Gill, the acclaimed writer, restaurant reviewer and television critic, who died in 2016. Gill’s philosophy of life, spirit of adventure and delight in mischief was reflected in his articles. He believed “criticism” was an undervalued skill, inspiring us to find the next emerging critic. In his book Pour Me: A Life, he wrote: “Criticism is like being able to unbake a cake. When people fatuously ask why I don’t write constructive criticism, I tell them there is no such thing. Critics do deconstructive criticism.”

The aim of the award is to offer a launch pad to previously unknown writers based in the UK. All entries must take the form of a review. AA Gill became a writer after an early career as an artist, so the prize is open to people of all ages over 21. Amateur critics who have published their own unpaid work on websites are welcome, but not employed food writers. If you fit these criteria, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Entries must be between 1,000 and 1,200 words, the length of Gill’s restaurant reviews. Heavily dyslexic, Gill transcribed his copy over the phone, and in recognition of this, entrants will not be judged on their spelling or grammar. The winner will receive a prize of £5,000 and the winning review will be published in The Dish, the food section of The Sunday Times Magazine. Two runners-up will receive a prize of £500 and £250 respectively and will be invited to the awards ceremony in June.

DEADLINE  April 17. More info here. 

So you want to write about politics - this is your chance!

Submitted by Laura Garcia on 23 March 2019 - 3:35pm

Do you understand the ins and outs of parliamentary procedure? Do you know your customs union from your single market? The CFJ has been tipped off of an amazing opportunity with a new political reporting platform. 

This is an exciting, creative role for a young political reporter to shape a new, hopefully high-profile project. It's led by former BBC journo Sam Bright and looks mighty exciting. 

Have a look at the full job description here:

https://www.cisionjobs.co.uk/job/91642/political-news-platform-reporter/

Q & A with Tim Collins of the Jeremy Vine Show BBC Radio 2

Submitted by TimLuckhurst on 18 March 2019 - 8:39am

Tim Collins, Senior Producer of the Jeremy Vine Show, will speak in the main newsroom at 1300 on Wednesday 27 March. The JV show has a colossal audience and it attracts excellent guests.  Several CfJ graduates work there. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions. Don't miss this oportunity to hear from a real expert. 

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