Entertainment
journalism is any form of journalism that talks about
entertainment and glamour. To become a fabulous entertainment journalist you
should have a impressive knowledge of glamour world. The field looks so easy
when you hear about it but you will actually understand with time that it takes
courage, creativity and confidence to become an entertainment journalist. So
here are some wonderful tips which would be helpful to you:
Skills
& Education
A college degree in journalism, English, or
creative writing is recommended for this career and should include courses in
non-fiction writing, reporting, new media journalism, editing, and mass
communication law. Writers must have a strong command of the English language
and the fundamentals of constructing a compelling article.
Write a Movie or
Book Review
One excellent way to get a head start in
this field is to write a movie or book review on a blog such as WordPress
or Blogger. If there’s a new e-book or paperback you are interested in, write a
review about it and then send post the link on your Facebook or Twitter pages.
If there’s a particular movie that’s currently hot in the market, review it!
Startup
with the profession
Amateur
entertainment writers usually blog or write reviews for the pleasure of it
without any monetary compensation. In some cases, a good blog can tempt so many
visitors that the companies will start calling you for their advertisements
which would bring you a good living without any extra efforts. What you exactly
need: keep writing everyday and try to bring some new ideas and new things in
your writing. However, true professional
positions in entertainment journalism usually require an internship, experience
writing for a magazine or newspaper, and a bachelor's degree in journalism.
Some entertainment journalists go into broadcast journalism and work as hosts
or correspondents for TV shows about celebrities, music or movies.
Give your viewers/readers a look
behind-the-scenes.
Apply
for a day pass which gives you access to the red carpet up until 11 a.m. on the
day of the awards show. This allows you a real behind-the-scenes look at how
the event is put together.
Network
This is the most important step to gain
employment in the entertainment industry. Set up a LinkedIn account and get
ready to hook up with potential employers. Make your profile impressive and
include your most recent experience. LinkedIn is a resource that not only has
job listings, but has a network of people that could potentially land you a
job, so join some groups that are related to the entertainment industry.
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