I chose Gladstone News for my work experience placement because I wanted to gain real insight into the reality of working in news in 2026. This week, I most enjoyed building questions for businesses participating in the annual Shop to Win initiative and liaising with them. I found that building rapport with the community is Gladstone News’ biggest strength and what I find most valuable in the news industry.
Moreover, seeing the way different roles that build the foundation of Gladstone News, everyone’s diverse skill sets can work cohesively to create a refined piece of work showed me just how much advertisements contribute to Gladstone News, ensuring accessibility in price and location, and the work that goes into website and social media design.
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