There is no such thing as a job for life any more. The future is unpredictable, and a career path can be derailed with a simple tweak to a news company’s strategy.
There is a real gap in understanding and advice for journalists – whether leadership executives or reporters/content creators – who are facing an uncertain future in their chosen career.
In the UK alone, hundreds of journalist jobs were lost in 2023, and although there have been expansions (the BBC local news project for example) the jobs market remains uncertain.
The rise of AI and generative content is likely to see further changes in how news publishers and broadcasters create, curate and deliver their content, potentially putting more jobs at risk.
This workshop will cover:
- So your job is at risk, or you’re thinking it’s time to go – what now?
Practical steps to protect yourself, your finances, and your future including
How to have a conversation with your boss about leaving
Thinking about moving on: how to prepare yourself
Negotiating a package and exit
“Some personal news” – sharing your departure and future professional plans
The exit checklist: Essential things to do before you leave
- Deinstitutionalisation
You’ve left, but your head hasn’t
The emotional toll of leaving – how you can expect to feel
The importance of taking a break and why jumping into another job may not be right
How to seek advice / using contacts and being strategic about asking for help with planning next steps
Getting the most out of LinkedIn, recruiters and maximising your CV potential
- Finding your next step
Deciding what you want to do next
No, you’re not just ‘a journalist’: How to define your transferable skillset and look beyond newsrooms for your next career step
Being patient and resilient
Consultancy and self employment – things to know and what to avoid, from setting ‘your price / value’ to managing your time and finding work