We are in a trying time for veteran journalists who find that employers no longer value their experience and skills and for young journalism school graduates trying to break into a crowded field. I have developed workshops on job-hunting in digital journalism as well as on updating and upgrading your skills, based on my own experiences transforming my career and hiring and seeking new jobs. I would be pleased to present a workshop for your organization.
For individual journalists seeking jobs, I offer services on a pay-it-forward basis: You pay only a nominal fee now. The bulk of your payment comes after you find a new job, paying the fee of another journalist looking for work. I provide one of two levels of consulting for job-hunters:
- Assessment of your résumé and work samples, along with a written strategy for upgrading your profile and seeking your next job. The basic service includes one consultation session, in person if we can meet in the Washington area or on my travels, or by phone, Skype or chat if we cannot meet in person.
- Continuing consultation until you find a job.
Here are the career development services I offer to universities and journalism organizations:
- Finding and landing a job in digital journalism (I did this in 2011 as a workshop for Georgetown University)
- Elevate your journalism career (this can be specifically focused for your organization, such as for reporters or editors)
Contact me at stephenbuttry (at) gmail.com if you want to discuss fees and services. For information on my training background, consult my career map or the summary of my training career.
