That's a surprise. Writing for a Reading local paper (at a time when the local press are struggling) doesn't feel like much of a step up. Does he live out that way?
Not really. There's a lot of difference between proper reporting and working for an in-house publication. Having done both, I'd say the former is far more satisfying in lots of ways.
In any event, it's better to have the range of experience if you are ambitious. I also doubt he was employed on a contract at Charlton.
That's a surprise. Writing for a Reading local paper (at a time when the local press are struggling) doesn't feel like much of a step up. Does he live out that way?
Not really. There's a lot of difference between proper reporting and working for an in-house publication. Having done both, I'd say the former is far more satisfying in lots of ways.
In any event, it's better to have the range of experience if you are ambitious. I also doubt he was employed on a contract at Charlton.
I get that, but locals papers aren't what they were. The Reading Chronicle is published by Newsquest, the same company which produces my local paper, which is a pretty mediocre read when compared to the South London Press
That's a surprise. Writing for a Reading local paper (at a time when the local press are struggling) doesn't feel like much of a step up. Does he live out that way?
Not really. There's a lot of difference between proper reporting and working for an in-house publication. Having done both, I'd say the former is far more satisfying in lots of ways.
In any event, it's better to have the range of experience if you are ambitious. I also doubt he was employed on a contract at Charlton.
I get that, but locals papers aren't what they were. The Reading Chronicle is published by Newsquest, the same company which produces my local paper, which is a pretty mediocre read when compared to the South London Press
It’s the experience he will gain … one extra addition to his CV … the Reading Chronicle is just one more step on his journey
That's a surprise. Writing for a Reading local paper (at a time when the local press are struggling) doesn't feel like much of a step up. Does he live out that way?
Not really. There's a lot of difference between proper reporting and working for an in-house publication. Having done both, I'd say the former is far more satisfying in lots of ways.
In any event, it's better to have the range of experience if you are ambitious. I also doubt he was employed on a contract at Charlton.
I get that, but locals papers aren't what they were. The Reading Chronicle is published by Newsquest, the same company which produces my local paper, which is a pretty mediocre read when compared to the South London Press
It’s the experience he will gain … one extra addition to his CV … the Reading Chronicle is just one more step on his journey
Exactly. Due respect, if you aspire to a top job in journalism, editing the Charlton programme isn't the way forward. If I'd have wanted that I'd have stayed at the SLP/Mercury in 1998. but I didn't fancy having to cover Millwall...
Disappointed to hear this. Had he have moved onto something more worthy of his abilities it wouldn’t have been so bad but this doesn’t seem to be much of a step forward to be honest.
Good luck to you young fella but it seems a somewhat strange choice, it can’t have much of a circulation……surely. 🤔
Yes Henry…..I think we all realise he was joining a local paper and one assumes will now be on a reasonable living wage, which will be a relief to him no doubt.
So from that perspective it’s a step upwards but carrier wise?Mmmmm……I feel he could have done better.
Entry into journalism has always been difficult The decline of the printed word has now made it a really tough gig. Let's wish him a good career Meanwhile value what we still have Thinking here about VOTV - excellent value and invariably a good read.
I am jealous of the Reading supporters and all the excellent analysis and interviews they're about to read in the coming months. They don't know what they've got, yet.
It never ceases to amaze me the things some people will feel entitled to have an opinion on.
Good luck Benjy, I hope this proves to be an important and worthwhile rung on your career ladder.
I feel like everyone else, in that I’m entitled to have an opinion on anything and everything. Whether I disclose my opinion is another thing altogether.
I don’t think I read a single piece he wrote or video but he certainly seemed well liked and respected by fans judging by the favourable comments he’s received.
Tough gig to crack into sports reporting, huge competition, though suspect once you get on the PA circuit and get the right contacts and trust then opportunities remain.
I don’t think I read a single piece he wrote or video but he certainly seemed well liked and respected by fans judging by the favourable comments he’s received.
Tough gig to crack into sports reporting, huge competition, though suspect once you get on the PA circuit and get the right contacts and trust then opportunities remain.
I get that, but locals papers aren't what they were. The Reading Chronicle is published by Newsquest, the same company which produces my local paper, which is a pretty mediocre read when compared to the South London Press
Newsquest is the owner of the News Shopper, or what’s left of it after years of cuts and asset stripping.
Reading’s probably the closest competitive local news market to London - in fact the Chronicle’s just had a rival launch against it. Good gig for Benjy, good luck to him.
I don’t think I read a single piece he wrote or video but he certainly seemed well liked and respected by fans judging by the favourable comments he’s received.
Tough gig to crack into sports reporting, huge competition, though suspect once you get on the PA circuit and get the right contacts and trust then opportunities remain.
Yeah, but you'd never read anything by Homer either, so he's in good company!
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In any event, it's better to have the range of experience if you are ambitious. I also doubt he was employed on a contract at Charlton.
Had he have moved onto something more worthy of his abilities it wouldn’t have been so bad but this doesn’t seem to be much of a step forward to be honest.
I don't think he was full time at Charlton, "just" editting the programme
This appears to be a full time role.
From what Benjy said this was too good an opportunity to refuse.
Good luck to him.
At least his replacement is proper Charlton
The decline of the printed word has now made it a really tough gig.
Let's wish him a good career
Meanwhile value what we still have
Thinking here about VOTV - excellent value and invariably a good read.
Whether I disclose my opinion is another thing altogether.
You used it as an excuse to nick another promote
Reading’s probably the closest competitive local news market to London - in fact the Chronicle’s just had a rival launch against it. Good gig for Benjy, good luck to him.
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