The media attracts a large number of school leavers and graduates each year - 24,000 people work in broadcast television and 23,000 in radio alone.

Careers and Jobs in the Media covers a wide range of job opportunities and looks at the different sectors within this wide ranging industry. It includes crucial information on how to get a job in journalism, publishing, broadcast media (TV and Radio), film and new media.

Each sector is described in detail with information on the structure of the industry, occupational areas, allied professions and how to get started.

Packed with case studies, top tips, details of training courses, and a useful directory of contacts, it is a vital introduction to this increasingly popular industry.