Event: Starting a career in the media
Developments in the way news and content are delivered has resulted in many new roles and careers paths in the media industry.
So, to help you update your knowledge of the sector and roles it offers, Guardian Professional is running a seminar offering careers advisers the chance to hear first-hand about the latest developments in career opportunities in news media from practitioners and employers at Guardian News & Media.
The specially tailored session is designed to give university, local authority, school and college careers advisers a greater understanding of the various job opportunities within an organisation such as Guardian News & Media as well as an expert analysis of how established roles such as journalism, photography and media sales are changing in light of rapid technological advance.
Confirmed speakers include:
Janine Gibson, editor of theguardian.com (the UK's most-read online newspaper)
Tom Happold, head of multimedia, theguardian.com
Helen Bird, head of Guardian Jobs
The benefits of attending this course are:
A greater insight into recent changes in the news media industry and the implications for the skills and people news media companies are now looking for

A broader understanding of the new careers that are emerging within the news media industry
A clear view of the skills, knowledge and qualities news media companies are now looking for in new recruits
A practical guide on how school and college leavers can get a start in the news media industry
Who is this event for?
You are a university, local authority, schools or college careers adviser who wishes to hear first-hand about the career opportunities in news media so you can better advise your students.
You run courses in creative and media studies and wish to hear the latest from those working at Guardian News & Media.
This event takes place on 18 October, 9.30am to 12.30pm at Guardian News & Media, Kings Place, York Way, London, N1 9GU. The event costs £95 + VAT per delegate. For more information and a booking form, please email learncontact@theguardian.com or call 0203 353 4059.
You can also download a booking form here.