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Journalism doesn't pay enough? Try eulogies ☕ Good morning from JUK

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By Jacob Granger Verified
| Journalism.co.uk Verified
Money isn't the easiest thing to talk about, especially for us Brits, right? A side hustle is a good way to have a bit more pocket money or put together a rainy day fund. But they can also nurture new skills that your newsroom job may not teach you. So I put a call out on my LinkedIn about what journalists do on the side to top themselves up, and with a comb-through of some wider reading and my personal experiences, I put together a roundup of side hustles you can try.
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Side hustles for journalists: Top up your income and learn new skills

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By Jacob Granger Verified
| Journalism.co.uk Verified
It's a funny time to work in the news industry. Jobs feel less secure than ever, but the possibilities of work feel almost endless. When I've needed a bit of extra cash in the past, I've tried lots of different things to balance the scales. I've handed out leaflets (it's a lot of walking for not a lot of money), I've tried doing surveys (seemed like more data to part with than the potential earnings were worth), I've sold possessions that were gathering dust or gaining value.
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NCTJ: News employers ask for advanced AI skills from graduates

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By Jacob Granger Verified
| Journalism.co.uk Verified
As news organisations press ahead with AI innovation, they expect journalism graduates to have a stronger grasp of AI literacy and ethics, including mitigating bias and hallucinations. This is causing the industry's leading training body to reconsider its AI education. The NCTJ diploma remains the dominant benchmark for breaking into the news sector.
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