Student Success Stories
Hear from our graduates who are making their mark in Australian journalism
Sarah Mitchell
Senior Reporter, ABC News Sydney
Class of 2019
"Yellow Press Australia didn't just teach me how to write news stories – they taught me how to think like a journalist. The investigative reporting course opened doors I never knew existed. Within six months of graduating, I landed my dream job at ABC News covering state politics."
Michael Chen
Digital Editor, The Australian
Class of 2020
"The digital media production course was exactly what I needed to transition from print to online journalism. The hands-on approach and real newsroom simulation prepared me for the fast pace of digital news."
Emma Rodriguez
Investigative Reporter, The Age
Class of 2018
"The ethics and law component gave me the confidence to tackle complex investigative pieces. I've broken three major stories this year, and the legal framework I learned at Yellow Press was crucial to getting them published safely."
James Thompson
News Director, 2GB Radio
Class of 2017
"The interview masterclass transformed my radio career. I went from struggling with difficult guests to conducting compelling interviews that people actually want to listen to. My audience numbers have doubled since applying what I learned."
Priya Patel
Freelance Journalist
Class of 2021
"As a career changer from marketing, I was nervous about starting in journalism at 35. The comprehensive diploma program gave me everything I needed to launch my freelance career. I'm now writing for multiple publications and loving every minute."
David Wong
Political Correspondent, Sky News
Class of 2019
"The breaking news course taught me how to stay calm under pressure and deliver accurate reporting when it matters most. During the 2022 federal election, those skills were invaluable for live reporting from Parliament House."
Graduate Success Statistics
Employment Rate
of graduates find journalism work within 6 months
Major Outlets
work at Australia's top 10 media companies
Salary Increase
average salary boost for career changers