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Do you ever go through glossy magazines and envy the profession of the writers of the articles? Have you got good writing skills and a passion for fashion? If yes then perhaps you should consider a future in journalism in the field of fashion..
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"Fashion journalism focuses on design trends, beauty products and marketing strategies, written to appeal to image-conscious consumers." http://work.chron.com/careers-fashion-journalism-5422.html
What are the missions of a fashion journalist?
- Presenting interesting information to a general audience through words and photos
- Generating ideas for stories
- Researching a subject and story
- Conducting phone and email interviews
- Ensuring that your work is well written, accurate and submitted to a deadline
- Sourcing images to accompany written pieces
- Reporting the latest fashion designs or trends
- Planning the content of the issue with your colleagues
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What is expected of the job?
Well, depending on where you want to apply you may have different requirements. Most often it is expected of you to have a bachelor's degree in one of the following: journalism, English, communication or a fashion-related field and also have several years of experience in journalism or fashion. You have to be knowledgeable about the fashion industry, you are here to educate your audience rather than vice versa. In order to be a good writer you have to be passionate about writing and depending on where you'll be working you have to have excellent language skills. Due to the relevance of online communications nowadays, the understanding of blogging and social media is an absolute must. You have to be organised and patient since sticking to deadlines and working under time pressure are strictly linked with the position.
Are you fit for the job?
If you are by nature a determined and communicative person with intermediate computer and online publishing skills then you might just be! It would also be beneficial if you had good online detective skills for research.
Hayden Williams
What is the expected salary?
Entry-level: staff writer, graduate writer, journalism trainee
UK £15,000-£26,000 US $25,000-$66,000
UK £15,000-£26,000 US $25,000-$66,000
Mid-career: senior staff writer, sub-editor, features editor
UK £18,000-£35,000 US $46,000-$108,000
UK £18,000-£35,000 US $46,000-$108,000
Late-career: editor-in-chief
UK £22,000-£65,000+ US $35,000-$99,000
UK £22,000-£65,000+ US $35,000-$99,000
Freelance: (1000 words) small magazine £420; large magazine £700
*Salary levels depend mainly on location, size and the popularity of the magazine
*Salary levels depend mainly on location, size and the popularity of the magazine
Any last minute advice?
Take any opportunity that you can and apply for work experience!
Network at any given chance!
Study the history of fashion - it will make it so much easier to spot common links!
Stand out from competition by going the extra mile!
Keep up-to-date on trends and popular culture!
Stay motivated with your long-term goal!
Be in it for the long haul!
Stay positive!
Take any opportunity that you can and apply for work experience!
Network at any given chance!
Study the history of fashion - it will make it so much easier to spot common links!
Stand out from competition by going the extra mile!
Keep up-to-date on trends and popular culture!
Stay motivated with your long-term goal!
Be in it for the long haul!
Stay positive!
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Where to apply?
UK
US
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