Young journalist credits networking group with career boost
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 06:19 · Archive
Jack Roberts credits the Forum for European Journalism Students with opening doors to friendships and advancing his journalism career.
Jack Roberts, who graduated from the University of Sheffield with an MA in Journalism in 2024 and joined Newsquest's South West team as a reporter in January 2025, credits the Forum for European Journalism Students with significantly advancing his career. He attended a FEJS General Assembly in Dortmund after receiving an email about the event while completing his studies, hoping to meet fellow young journalists from across Europe and deepen his knowledge of the industry.
Roberts describes arriving nervous but being immediately made welcome. Over the weekend, he networked with other young journalists, attended seminars on investigative journalism and social events including a Borussia Dortmund match in the Yellow Wall and the German Football Museum. He has returned to Dortmund annually since to maintain friendships made there.
His involvement with FEJS has expanded since that first General Assembly. Roberts says the organisation opened doors to friendships and travel opportunities that have enhanced his journalism career.
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- Column: How FEJS changed the course of my journalism careerJack Roberts shares how the Forum for European Journalism Students opened doors to friendships, travel and an enhanced journalism career.Bridgwater Mercury · 9 Oct, 05:00
- Column: How a group for young European journalists changed my lifeJack Roberts shares how the Forum for European Journalism Students opened doors to friendships, travel and an enhanced journalism career.Somerset County Gazette · 9 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Jack Roberts · Forum for European Journalism Students · University of Sheffield · Newsquest · Dortmund · Borussia Dortmund
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