17 work and careers journorequests were captured in the last 30 days, 1 of them in the last 7 days. Counted on 21 Oct 2026; the number changes daily.
What journalists ask for in work and careers
Each request is one of a few types. Here is the split for the last 30 days:
- Case study calls: 1 (a real person with a real story)
- Expert comment: 6 (a quote on a topic or a news story)
- Other requests: 10 (images, locations, collaborations and mixed asks)
By platform: 16 on X, 1 on Bluesky.
Recent work and careers requests
#journorequest for another feature in the i paper, I’m looking to speak to people who have downshifted their careers in their 50s i.e. gone from a high flying/high paid job to one that was less so. Maybe because of stress, maybe redundancy.…
#journorequest for the I newspaper, I’m looking for three female workplace experts who can speak to the following: -someone who believes menopause policies are essential and transformative (perhaps based on their own experience) -A woman…
📣 #JournoRequest Opportunity! 📣 We’ve just shared a media request for Retirees wanted to share experiences of adjusting to life after high-pressure careers. If you think you can help, click the link below to access the full request and…
HR and L&D people: do new hires actually read the onboarding PDFs? Tell us what gets them to. We'll credit you with a quote and a link in a Flipbooker blog guide that helps other teams fix the same problem. #JournoRequest email [email]
Retirees. Did you have a high-flying and/or pressurised career? How did you cope with the fallout after retirement? I'm writing a piece on how people bridged the gap. Maybe you got a part-time job, started a business or took up a hobby.…
looking to speak to people who have quit their 9-5 for a dream job, or interesting career pivot to something different. did you take a leap for a better life/improvement on your mental health? did you take up a trade, like jewellery,…
#journorequest I'm also looking for people in their 20s or 30s who think having a decent salary doesn't necessarily translate into financial security for [handle] Please email me at [email] if this is you or you can help. Thanks!
Looking for people with extraordinary personal anecdotes from #DublinNewYearFestival. Did you meet your partner there? Did you have to rush off to give birth? Did the festival mark the start of your musical career? You get the idea.…
Wanted right now: Business school career expert for AI and human skills article. Deadline 29 Sept, 18:00. #JournoRequest — the brief and how to reply:
#Journorequest I’m looking to speak with a business school career expert, or career services professional for an article about human skills employer's value as AI becomes more prevalent at work. Just 2 questions. By Monday. Email [email]
Names, handles and links are removed. JournoPig members see the full request and the journalist's contact route the moment it is posted.
How to reply to a work and careers journorequest
Written for managers, recruiters, HR specialists and employees:
- Say your role and the size of the team or company you speak for.
- Give a concrete example of what you did, not only advice.
- Keep confidential employer details out of your reply.
- Check whether you need your employer's permission before being quoted.
- Reply fast and send finished copy. More in how to respond to a #journorequest.
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What is a work and careers journorequest?
It is a public post where a journalist asks for sources, case studies or expert comment on work and careers. They usually use the hashtag #journorequest on X, Bluesky or Mastodon.
How many work and careers journorequests are there?
JournoPig captured 17 in the last 30 days (counted on 21 Oct 2026). Volumes change every day.
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