Iwans teeth 18 Posted July 30, 2019 Mr Bailey's job is up for offer if any of you budding journalist fancy a tickle . Mind you the salary is only 25000 I thought for some reason it would be a little higher . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 707 Posted July 30, 2019 Ricardo does it for nothing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 2,424 Posted July 30, 2019 Not Michael Bailey’s job, that went to Dave Freezer. This is his job being advertised. No shock that a local sports job doesn’t pay well - despite the long hours and unsociable hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 6,371 Posted July 30, 2019 14 minutes ago, Iwans teeth said: Mr Bailey's job is up for offer if any of you budding journalist fancy a tickle . Mind you the salary is only 25000 I thought for some reason it would be a little higher . That is a provincial print-media salary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,777 Posted July 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, PurpleCanary said: That is a provincial print-media salary. I'd assume you'd get to all home and away games on expenses, that has to bump it up by a couple of thousand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,144 Posted July 30, 2019 I can certainly think of worse jobs/pay for a supporter! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock The Boat 1,332 Posted July 30, 2019 Binners need not apply, I presume? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chip20 69 Posted July 30, 2019 19 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: I can certainly think of worse jobs/pay for a supporter! Aye. It's considerably more than I was earning for the first ten years of my career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 8,033 Posted July 30, 2019 1 hour ago, CANARYKING said: Ricardo does it for nothing Civic duty 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,777 Posted July 30, 2019 Just now, ricardo said: Civic duty 😀 Is that for when you dont feel like cycling.I have a Civic too Ricardo(o). Great motor, 23 years young it is. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 720 Posted July 30, 2019 25k? No wonder Bailey is off ..... and Dave Freezer always wears the same shirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,423 Posted July 31, 2019 Even if it includes all the travel expenses that salary is a shocker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,749 Posted July 31, 2019 20 minutes ago, Canary Wundaboy said: Even if it includes all the travel expenses that salary is a shocker. Really? It only wants 1-2 years experience, will likely cover travel and is based in Norwich so I think £25k isn't hugely out of whack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,423 Posted July 31, 2019 54 minutes ago, king canary said: Really? It only wants 1-2 years experience, will likely cover travel and is based in Norwich so I think £25k isn't hugely out of whack. Maybe I've been living down South too long! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 608 Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) Yes, that salary is quite normal. When I was a very young pup (about 19) I got a job at the EDP. It was just before it stopped being ECN and changed to Archant. I then worked there on and off for some time. However, in my first couple of years I was offered journalism work experience, as that is what I wanted to do with my life, initially. I enjoyed it, was taken under the wing of Stacia Briggs and Derek James who was still there at the time. However, I found it pretty difficult to write for other people when, until that point, I had been writing for myself really. Anyway, after a few random vox pops things, a feature on the city hall clock, something about a wedding and a feature on a new music studio they offered me the opportunity to go on their journo training course (which I'm not sure they do anymore). I was working in sales and on about 17-18k basic. This job was going to offer me 12k! I couldn't take such a pay cut and I ended up continuing in sales. I don't regret it, really, but I've been stuck with commercial roles ever since and sometimes would like to break free. But the reality is, you can make fairly decent money if you're alright at sales. It seems something like journalism only pays well if and when you start writing for nationals etc. It's a much more honourable job than what I do though! Haha... Edited July 31, 2019 by BobLoz3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 2,424 Posted July 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Canary Wundaboy said: Even if it includes all the travel expenses that salary is a shocker. It's pretty generous for a local sports writer. I've seen a lot lower offered requiring much more experience. Some papers will basically make an intern do all the things in that job description and pay them with 'experience'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Juler 208 Posted July 31, 2019 12 hours ago, splendidrush said: 25k? No wonder Bailey is off ..... and Dave Freezer always wears the same shirt. This is a different role to what Bailey had. They've promoted within and are bringing someone in at the bottom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,423 Posted July 31, 2019 6 hours ago, BobLoz3 said: Yes, that salary is quite normal. When I was a very young pup (about 19) I got a job at the EDP. It was just before it stopped being ECN and changed to Archant. I then worked there on and off for some time. However, in my first couple of years I was offered journalism work experience, as that is what I wanted to do with my life, initially. I enjoyed it, was taken under the wing of Stacia Briggs and Derek James who was still there at the time. However, I found it pretty difficult to write for other people when, until that point, I had been writing for myself really. Anyway, after a few random vox pops things, a feature on the city hall clock, something about a wedding and a feature on a new music studio they offered me the opportunity to go on their journo training course (which I'm not sure they do anymore). I was working in sales and on about 17-18k basic. This job was going to offer me 12k! I couldn't take such a pay cut and I ended up continuing in sales. I don't regret it, really, but I've been stuck with commercial roles ever since and sometimes would like to break free. But the reality is, you can make fairly decent money if you're alright at sales. It seems something like journalism only pays well if and when you start writing for nationals etc. It's a much more honourable job than what I do though! Haha... I went into IT, the thought of a career in sales is enough to give me chills... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 608 Posted August 2, 2019 On 31/07/2019 at 17:20, Canary Wundaboy said: I went into IT, the thought of a career in sales is enough to give me chills... And it should be! 😂 Nah, I mean, it really depends on what you're doing. If I was working for our wonderful football club, for example, I'd relish the chance to work ont he commercial side for them. I work in drinks now and that's pretty fun too. But it can be stressful, that's for sure! Just depends how you deal with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
