Later today I shall be joining a live Q&A session about online journalism at the Guardian’s careers website.
It starts at 1pm and we’ve put a few hours aside to offer advice to anyone starting out on a career online.
Because of the never-ending diet of stories about newspaper cuts, closures and lay-offs (in fact I nearly headlined this brief signpost “So you still want to be a journalist?”) many people seem to think it’s time to turn tail and look for a different (more lucrative) career.
But I hope that isn’t the case.
Being a journalist is still, imho, one of the best jobs on the planet and there are a whole raft of opportunities opening up in the world of the web.
So, less of the doom and gloom. I’m looking forward to contributing to a discussion which focuses on the future.
If you have a question for me, or one of the other panellists (see the full list here) , please do join us later.
Dim Sum Digital 
Sarah, thank you so much for your helpful answers.
Very best
Dan
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you’re most welcome. good luck for the future.
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Hi Sarah,
I enjoyed reading the Q & A – the advice was excellent and it was interesting to learn about how the panellists started out in journalism. I wrote a round-up for the journalism.co.uk blog and am now trying to put something together aimed specifically at sub-editing skills.
Consequently I wondered if you had any advice or thoughts on the online skills required of sub-editors? I have just finished my NCTJ Certificate in Journalism with an emphasis on sub-editing but since print subbing jobs are so few on the ground at the moment, any online subbing tips would be invaluable!
Many thanks
Danielle
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Hi Danielle
Glad you enjoyed the forum. tbh, subbing isn’t really my forte but the same principles apply on, or offline. If I wanted to pursue a career in online subbing I’d be looking at gaining more knowledge around SEO and talk to some freelance online subs about how they got their breaks. Whenever I’ve done subbing training I’ve tended to concentrate on headlines, linking and tagging – and KISS (keep it simple, stupid!) Good luck with your chosen path – and do send me a link when you’ve completed the guide. Sarah
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Sarah this is really helpful, thank you so much! I’d be happy to send you a link when it’s completed. Best wishes, Danielle
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Here is part one Sarah, as promised. The second part should be available on Monday. Thanks again for your help, it was much appreciated.
http://www.journalism.co.uk/7/articles/535682.php
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