How Do: Redefining media studies at the University of Salford

Interview with Jon Corner, the University of Salford’s MediaCityUK director, about the uni’s plans to “redefine media studies” from its new base at the Salford centre.

I agree with you about certain prejudices surrounding the notion of ‘Media Studies’ – but really Salford will be focused on new digital content creation and new digital content delivery. Ours is a very technological, industry-focused offer with the relevance the international sector is hungry for.

However, I do think there’s a potential growing mismatch between what’s happening at forward-thinking higher education institutions like Salford and how ‘media’ is delivered in UK secondary schools. It’s something I’m personally passionate about and I think we have an opportunity to begin to redefine and change that delivery by opening up new types of dialogue and shared practice with schools.

Full story on How Do at this link…

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Yahoo News: WikiLeaks embassy cables release prompts new ‘whistleblower bill’

The leak of the US embassy cables by WikiLeaks is prompting new legislation in the US that would give employees in sensitive government jobs a way to report corruption or mismanagement.

The “whistleblower bill” will discourage leaks of classified information say its supporters. The bill is likely to pass through the approval process quickly, Yahoo News reports

Following WikiLeaks’ pulibcation of the Afghanistan war logs in July US senators Charles Schumer and Dianne Feinstein began hastily drafting an amendment to a current piece of legislation designed to protect journalists’ sources to ensure that WikiLeaks could not be included. The amendement declared that the bill would “only extend only to traditional news-gathering activities and not to websites that serve as a conduit for the mass dissemination of secret documents”.

Full story on Yahoo News at this link.

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Twenty-six new media, editorial and PR vacancies this week on Journalism.co.uk

These are the latest editorial, PR and media job opportunities from this week on Journalism.co.uk’s jobs board

Associate editor – The Grocer
The Grocer is the biggest, most high-profile weekly business magazine in the UK, and we’re now looking for an associate editor (features) to manage our extensive features coverage.
Salary: DoE
William Reed Business Media
Crawley, England
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News editor
Investment Adviser is seeking a news editor to manage a news desk of three reporters on a fast-paced, weekly trade magazine and its website for the UK retail investment management sector
Salary: DoE
Investment Adviser
London, England
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News editor
Journalism.co.uk seeks web and multimedia-literate news editor
Salary: DoE
Mousetrap Media Ltd
Brighton, England
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Sub-editor
Experienced sub-editors needed to join Argus Media’s dynamic, growing team in London. We are looking for subs who have a keen interest in global energy issues and business journalism. Argus is one of the UK’s fastest growing media companies.
Salary: DoE
Argus Media
London, England
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Experienced finance web editor
A fantastic opportunity to join a friendly web editorial production department in the Brighton or London office of a leading global marketing agency.
Salary: DoE
iCrossing
Brighton or London, England
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Online media sales/account manager
To work for Brighton-based Journalism.co.uk
Salary: DoE
Mousetrap Media Ltd
Brighton, England
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Freelance internet desk journalist
Digital media is at the heart of FRANCE24. We are currently looking for desk journalists who will play a key role within the FRANCE24 web team and add value to the FRANCE24 website.
Salary: DoE
FRANCE 24
Paris, France
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Senior photo editor
We are now searching for an experienced in-house senior photo editor. The position will report into the vice president of production, Europe
Salary: DoE
Travelzoo (Europe) Ltd
London, England
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Associate producer
Based in London, the associate producer, UK, will research travel deals, manage client campaigns, work with sales managers and write travel deal contents.
Salary: DoE
Travelzoo (Europe) Ltd
London or Manchester, England
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Senior art editor
Are you an experienced art editor or senior art editor who wants a new challenge? Cycling Plus is looking for a talented senior art editor to play a pivotal role.
Salary: £competitive + benefits
Future Publishing Ltd
Bath, England
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Managing editor
Exciting opportunity for a managing editor to join our team working on a brand new monthly dental journal.
Salary: £25-40k DoE
PPC Ltd
Hertford, England
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Editorial/publications manager
The company is looking to recruit an experienced editorial/publications manager to take responsibility for the efficient running of the editorial office and the successful development of the company’s portfolio of publications.
Salary: DoE
Raconteur Media
London, England
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Staff writer
Crimson Business, the leading publisher of news, information and inspiring content for entrepreneurs, seeks an online staff writer to join its editorial team and work on www.startups.co.uk and www.growingbusiness.co.uk.
Salary: DoE
Crimson Business
London, England
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Reporter
Dow Jones Newswires is seeking a reporter in London to cover the U.K. property, recruitment and support services sectors.
Salary: DoE
Dow Jones
London, England
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Sub-editor – Transport Hub
The Transport Hub is looking for a quality-driven sub-editor to join its fast-paced and friendly team, working across RAIL, Steam Railway and Model Rail, which are based at our offices in Peterborough.
Salary: DoE
Bauer Media
Peterborough, England
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Reporter – Mortgage Strategy
Mortgage Strategy, the leading weekly trade magazine for mortgage advisers, is looking for a reporter.
Salary: DoE
Centaur Media
London, England
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Editor
Editor for regional entertainment, lifestyle and community email news magazine and website.
Salary: DoE
Local Secrets Ltd
Cambridge, England
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Senior sub-editor
The National, the English-language newspaper based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is accepting applications for a senior sub-editor.
Salary: DoE
The National
Abu Dhabi, Middle East
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Deputy editor
Do you want to take on a pivotal editorial role on GamesMaster, the UK’s longest running videogames magazine? We are looking for a talented deputy editor to manage key sections within the magazine.
Salary: £competitive
Future Publishing Ltd
Bath, England
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Editor
Seeking a talented editor for a fashion and lifestyle magazine serving the world’s largest mall… A unique opportunity in Dubai.
Salary: DoE
NPI
Dubai, Dubai
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Staff writer
Staff writer at Fund Strategy
Salary: DoE
Centaur Media plc
London, England
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Web feature writer
Progressive Digital Media Group is an international digital media company providing specialised integrated digital marketing solutions
Salary: £22K DoE
Progressive Digital Media
London, England
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Editor – Ahlan! Magazine
ITP is looking for a dynamic, organized and passionate editor for the biggest selling celebrity magazine in Dubai. You will have at least five years publishing experience and be obsessed with the hottest celebrity news from Brangelina and Bieber.
Salary: DoE
ITP Publishing Group
Dubai Media City, Dubai
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Editor – Caterer Middle East
ITP Business is looking for an editor for Caterer Middle East, a monthly B2B magazine for chefs, food and beverage directors, and restaurant managers in the GCC.
Salary: DoE
ITP Publishing Group
Dubai Media City, Dubai
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Editor – Time Out Abu Dhabi
Time Out GCC is looking for a talented editor to head up the weekly Time Out Abu Dhabi magazine and related brand extensions. Prior experience on a magazine/publication of international standing is a prerequisite of this role.
Salary: DoE
ITP Publishing Group
Abu Dhabi, UAE, Middle East
>>more

Senior editorial position
Are you a well-known journalist in the digital media sector, with good knowledge of emerging business models and hot companies? If so we’d like you to join our team, to work on our cutting-edge business intelligence service, StrategyEye.
Salary: DoE
StrategyEye
London, England
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Elton John guest editor at the Independent for World Aids Day

Elton John has today taken on the editorship of both the Independent and its new sister paper i for a special World Aids Day issue. The newspaper is donating all circulation revenues for the day to the Elton John Aids Foundation.

John says: “I was thrilled to be invited to guest edit the Independent. I’m really looking forward to spending a day in the editor’s chair, and I’m pleased to get the chance to put the subject of Aids at the top of the editorial agenda. The Elton John Aids Foundation is very grateful to Evgeny Lebedev and The Independent for the donation of circulation revenues from that days issue.”

Today’s contributors include: Gary Hume, who has provided some striking cover art; Stephen Fry on Bwindi Hospital in Uganda; and Bill Clinton on Aids in an age of austerity.

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#Tip of the day from Journalism.co.uk – libel guide for bloggers

Sense about Science has produced this useful guide for bloggers on libel law, titled ‘So you’ve had a threatening letter. What can you do?’, in association with other members of the Libel Reform Campaign. Tipster: Rachel McAthy.

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