Kelsie Tune is a 17-year-old studying multimedia journalism. She has a particular interest in photography and hopes to become a magazine photographer or photojournalist. She has work experience at a local newspaper and design company to gain skills in photography, editing, and journalism. After college, Kelsie plans to do an apprenticeship at a local magazine or newspaper to start her career in media.

1. Employment opportunities in
media
Kelsie Tune

2. About me
I am 17 years old and currently at South Downs College studying multimedia
journalism level 3 extended diploma. I have a particular interest in media but
in the specific field of photography. I have done Photography AS level where I
got an overall grade of C.
I am a creative and academic person who can adapt myself to suit whatever
situation I am placed in. I complete all tasks to the best of my abilities and
thrive to achieve. I am a hard working individual and like the sense of
achievement once completing set tasks. I am eager to learn new skills and
always willing to try new things.

3. Media industry
I have a wide knowledge about this industry and I am aware that it is a very
competitive and challenging industry to get into however, I have researched
into this industry to gain a wider understanding for what is neared for this
career.
My ideal job would be a magazine photographer or a photojournalist. I really
enjoy photography and expressing myself through the art. I enjoy expressing
myself through the composition of photographs, however, I also enjoy the
editorial side of photography as editing images can often be challenging yet
thrilling.

4. Photographer
As a Press Photographer captures images of
current events for newspapers, magazines,
websites and press agencies,
As a Photojournalist the role involves recording longer term, documentary-style
stories.
In order to get into this into this career you need to have 5 A-C in GCSE’s and to be
a creative person. A degree is not essential however it would build on your chance
of getting into this industry.
To be a magazine journalist/ photographer, you need to be very flexible as the
hours are not always set. However, it would be around 35-45 hours per week. The
salary starts at around £18,000

5. Skills
Magazine photographers are photojournalists who work
either salaried positions or as freelancers. As freelancers,
magazine photographers accept assignments given by editors
for an agreed-upon fee. The content of the photos depends
on the accompanying article, which is often determined by
the magazine's genre. Magazine photographers are
knowledgeable about the technicalities of working a camera.
Magazine photographers know how to program the aperture,
shutter speed, and ISO, in addition to understanding how to
manipulate lighting, depth of field, and motion to create a
clear and creative image. Additional equipment like tripods,
off-camera flash systems, different lenses, studio lighting,
filters and reflectors are also used to achieve a desired
photograph.

6. Qualifications
I currently have 10 A-C GCSES, 4 AS levels and after my college course I am
hoping to have the multimedia journalism ,level 3 extended diploma (90
credit diploma) BTEC grade DDD.
I am aware of the basic functions on Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, I
am computer literate and also have level 1 and 2 functional skills ICT At the
end of my course at college I am aiming to achieve a triple distinction, I am
currently hitting the distinctions in my coursework so if I keep working at this
pace then my target is very achievable. I have set myself an achieveable goal
so I also have a chance to exceed my own targets.

7. SWOT
Strengths, I am an enthusiastic person, I work well individually
and can work well in a team. I am determined to achieve and
very creative.
Weaknesses, I often get stressed when put under a great deal of
pressure and often lack self confidence.
Opportunities, I can get further understanding of the subject
area and achieve more qualifications and build on my existing
knowledge. Work experience is a great opportunity to have an in
sight into the job area.
Threats, it is a competitive career to get into and there is a risk of
more skilled candidates. I also feel that my self confidence could
possibly hold me back.

10. CV

11. Covering letter/ work experience
I currently have work experience at The Portsmouth News, Fareham office
and at Dene Bank Design in Havant. In order to get these work experiences I
sent off my CV and covering letter to them I am currently enjoying my work
experiences as I am gaining knowledge about the media industry and possible
job roles. At The News I get given press releases to edit and read through, I
have also been to a local coffee morning where I reported on the charity work
and wrote up and article which got sent to the newspaper editor and
published. At Dene Bank design I help out the manager photographing
various machine parts which get edited and out into brochures and leaflets. In
order to do this the manager has helped me gain a wider set of skills which I
can apply to various specific computer software such as photoshop and
indesign. In my time at Dene Bank Design I have gained a wider understand of
camera controls and the importance of technicality in photography. I would
like to do further work experience in different forms of media careers, I am
currently looking into the radio side of journalism and media. I have emailed
and sent off my covering letter to the station manager at Angel Radio at
Havant. I think it is important to have a wide set of experience in different
mediums as it gives you a wider understanding of the subject area as a whole.

12. Future Plan
The next two years I am going to continue my multi media journalism
course, in order to do reach my target grade I am going to be tracking
my grades in order to make sure I am on the right track. After I have
finished college my plan is to get apprenticeship at a local magazine or
news paper to start off my career. However at the moment I am
unsure if I want to go to university. I would like to do an apprenticeship
as I believe learning whilst working is more suited to my work style as I
learn best when I am actually doing tasks myself. I have been offered
an apprenticeship after I finish college with The Portsmouth News as
they are very pleased with my progress within my work experience.
After working at a local newspaper or magazine I would like to work
my way up within the organisation and maybe then move to a bigger
well established company.