Magazine journalist : Employers and vacancy sources

There is a huge variety of magazine titles in the UK, ranging from the women’s ‘glossies’ to specialist journals, and everything in between.

Many of the large multi-title publishing houses, such as EMAP , IPC Media , The National Magazine Company , Condé Nast  and Haymarket Publishing Ltd , are based in London and have international offices.

New graduates should also look to local magazines and lifestyle publications, either independently owned or overseen by larger companies like Archant . Don’t discount local and national newspapers, as many produce at least one magazine.

There is also the free, consumer sector of magazines that are available to readers on trains and planes, supermarkets and DIY shops. Check each periodical to see who publishes them and creates the content copy.

Many large corporations, such as the BBC , oil companies and big banks, produce in-house magazines which will require journalists. Professional organisations, clubs and membership associations, e.g. the RSPB and the National Trust, also produce magazines.

Business-to-business (B2B) magazines and trade journals are also a good place to hone your writing skills and develop a specialist area. There is a title to suit almost every topic, so whether you would like to write about restaurants in Manchester or the adhesive industry, there will be a magazine out there. Check out Media UK , which offers a comprehensive list of all newspaper and magazine titles in the UK.

Sources of vacancies

• Search graduate jobs on this site.
• Benn's Media Directory      
• Guardian Jobs  
• Hold the Front Page    
• Journalism.co.uk    
• Media Week    
• Press Gazette    
• Willings Press Guide    
• Writers' and Artists' Yearbook    
• Local press.

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