They also choose the page one picture from the best images put forward by the picture editor. Most days there are about four stories on the front page. The most important is called the lead, and it has the biggest size headline. The most obvious are stories about suicides The Age has a general policy of not publishing such stories, because they are believed to encourage further suicide attempts. Exceptions included the suicide of Federal Labor Party MP Greg Wilton, because of his position in public life and the death of Michael Hutchence.
Most journalists nowadays begin their careers after obtaining a degree.
In organisations such as The Age, a degree is a basic requirement to become a trainee journalist. The subject of the degree is less important than the academic rigor that a successful University career entails. The ability to write well is essential. Most potential employers will want to see evidence of that ability in the form of school newspaper articles, college magazine contributions or work for a local paper. If you are looking for a job as a journalist, the entry to this profession is best made through our traineeship program.