Jake Humphrey: How to break into journalism
The world of journalism has never been more exciting! Digital journalism has exploded and you have everything you need to capture and break a story in the palm of your hand.
Jake's forged an amazing career - and being fired from a burger shop and failing his A Levels didn't stop him! Jake got his first experience in local TV, then landed a gig as a CBBC presenter before becoming the face of BBC's F1 coverage, and is now the face of footy for BT Sport.
It's a competitive field but Jake tells us that by being persistent, believing in yourself and listening to that all-important feedback, you can go a LONG way.

Start small and work your way up...


Get stuck in and seek out feedback

Learn from your heroes but find your own voice

It's not just about standing in front of the camera...

Explore a world beyond the books

Don't let rejection hold you back

Be brave and think about the next step

Take criticism on the chin

Be confident, but stay humble


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