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Your field is pretty competitive, and unless you've got experience and professional qualifications, you're going to be very lucky to land the job of your dreams. The way I got into the media was to go to a paper that was hiring, did an interview and failed it. As I left, I asked if I could come and work voluntarily for a couple of weeks. They said sure, and gave me some dates on the spot.
I went along, I applied myself, I did everything they asked me to, and did it well, then at the end of my two weeks, I marched up to the woman who was to be my boss and said something along the lines of: "I'm really grateful for the opportunity you've given me, but I want you to know that I'm here because I want to work for you. If you're happy with the work I've done, I'd love to work here on a permanent basis." They gave me a couple of assignments to do in my spare time, then invited me back for a second interview, and I started a week later.
Now I have two years' reporting experience, a professional qualification, and a cuttings book. Don't give up, and don't be afraid to reach out and grab what you want. The media is cutthroat, and competitive, and for every resume you send, they'll be receiving hundreds of others, on a daily basis. Most will go in the bin.
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