This is a CV template for students and graduates looking to break into
journalism and news reporting specifically, roles like trainee reporter, news or editorial assistant, and junior reporter at local, regional, and national titles (there’s a separate Media template for broader content, broadcast and comms roles).
Designed to pass the applicant tracking systems most companies now use, whilst also not being your average, boring CV.
Built around what UK news editors look for, so the things that get you noticed lead the CV. No experience yet? The guide shows you how to make a junior CV stand out anyway, and covers what newsrooms care about.
Comes as a pair: the CV itself, in editable Word format, and a one-page guide with plain instructions. No fluff, and no guesswork!
What’s inside: an editable Word template, a section-by-section guidance sheet, before-and-after phrasing examples, and formatting built to be ATS-friendly.
Built on current hiring research, market trends and working recruiters.