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Recruiter's advice: What it really takes to get a job in journalism right now

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24.04.2026

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Danielle Lavin has a clear view of what's changing in the industry and what isn't. As talent acquisition lead for editorial at Reach's people experience team, she's at the sharp end of hiring for one of the UK's largest publishers. Here's what she wants candidates to know before they apply.If you think breaking into journalism is just about being a good writer, you're not wrong, but you're not entirely right either. Journalism and reporting skills remain the foundation of what Lavin and her team look for, but the goalposts have........

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