Working as a professional journalist...

[PeteJ]

Although previously I?ve only been interested in freelance gaming journalism, due to various reasons I?d now like to do it full-time with a national magazine. I?m just wondering about a few things at the moment though, such as the pay (as bad as some people say?) or the chances of me ever getting there (as ntsc-uk is my only experience in such a field)?

Is there anything in particular I need to know before sending out my CV and um?know of any jobs going? ;P

Thanks

[marcus]

I?m just wondering about a few things at the moment though, such as the pay (as bad as some people say?) or the chances of me ever getting there (as ntsc-uk is my only experience in such a field)?

(my 2 pence worth)

Point potential employers to any of your more recent (by this I mean the last year or two) reviews on this site, Id say it speaks for itself. With minimal guidance, you manage to write reviews that put many professional reviews I read to shame. Dedicated, loyal and a nice bloke to boot, they would be mad not to take you on.

Additionally, you have the GamesTM article to show them should any further reference be required.

[PeteJ]

Bless

For those kind words I may not send you Dino Crisis 3 after all...

[Geoff D]

Are you looking at games journalism or other subjects? If it's not just games, then as well as showing your writing for this site, I'd knock up a few extra pieces that are more targetted to the mags/papers you're applying to - demonstrate your versatility etc.

From what I can gather it's a ferociously crowded field, but you genuinely will have just as much chance as anyone else.

With regards to pay, it seems to be simply down to who you work for - the Wigan Chronicle will pay less than Time magazine....

Good luck!