Reporting
Feature writing
Investigative journalism
Science Writing
Sports
Photojournalism
Editing
Podcast creation
Marketing/promotion
Social media writing/curating/strategizing
Documentary writing and production
Videography
Digital post-production editing
Producing
National and local newspapers and news wire services (e.g., USA Today, Bloomberg, Associated Press)
Digital media companies (e.g., Refinery29, BuzzFeed, Vox, HuffPost)
Local and national radio, television, cable stations and networks
Streaming services (e.g., Hulu, NetFlix)
Digital sports media outlets (e.g., sports.yahoo.com, sbnation.com, rivals.com), team and league media (e.g., mlb.com, SEC Network, individual collegiate athletic departments), esports (e.g., Riot Games, Skillshot media) and legacy sports media (broadcasting, radio and print/digital)
Science news services and websites
Studio and production companies (e.g., Sony, Discovery, Jupiter Entertainment)
Media buying agencies
Government agencies
Trade and consumer publications
Technical industries
Self-employed entrepreneur
Acquire strong writing and editing skills across platforms.
Develop media literacy and analytical/critical thinking skills.
Create a personal web presence and enhance community engagement through websites, blogs, and social media.
Keep your social media presence professional.
Establish a LinkedIn account.
Enhance networking skills through participating in student media organizations and internships.
Network at every opportunity by attending speaker events, conferences, and ask questions.
Get course credit and hands-on experience at a local media outlet and production companies.
Be at the hub of what’s happening on campus and in the community (e.g., interview campus and community leaders and athletes; attend and report on campus and community events, concerts, and sports.)
Long-form writing
Copy editing
Graphic design
Photography
Reporting
Magazine management
Digital marketing and promotion
News magazines and lifestyle media (e.g., mindbodygreen.com, Teen Vouge)
Science magazines (e.g., National Geographic, Discover, Science News, Scientific American)
Gaming magazines (e.g., PC Gamer, Retro Gamer, Xbox: The Official Magazine, PlayStation: The Official Magazine)
Technical and professional associations
Academic journals
Corporate in-house publications
Religious organizations
Acquire strong writing and editing skills across platforms.
Develop media literacy and analytical/critical thinking skills.
Read long-form news and information. Make it a practice to be well-informed.
Think about creating your own internship opportunity by finding an area of interest and seeking out companies that complement that focus.
Find ways to pitch content ideas to media outlets.
Emphasize media literacy and analytical/critical thinking skills.
Create a personal web presence and enhance community engagement through websites, blogs, and social media.
Keep your social media presence professional.
Establish a LinkedIn account.
Network at every opportunity by attending speaker events, conference, and ask questions.
Get course credit and hands-on experience at local media outlet and production companies.
Be the hub of what’s happening on campus and in the community (e.g., interview campus and community leaders and athletes; attend and report on campus and community events, concerts, and sports)Complete an internship with a publisher.
Secondary
Post-Secondary
Publication advising
Public or private high schools
Colleges and universities
Acquire strong writing and editing skills across all platforms.
Develop media literacy and analytical/critical thinking skills.
Obtain state teacher certification for high school teaching opportunities.
Consider obtaining certification to teach additional subjects such as foreign language, social studies, or English.
Actively participate in campus publications.
Volunteer to assist local high school students and sponsors with publications.
In-house media production
Advertising
Public relations
Special events
Media relations
Fundraising
Business writing
Account services
Print production
Management
Administration
Corporations in various industries
Advertising agencies
Public relations firms
Non-profit organizations
Colleges and universities
Acquire strong writing and editing skills across all platforms.
Develop media literacy and analytical/critical thinking skills.
Create a personal web presence and enhance community engagement through website, blogs, and social media.
Keep your social media presence professional.
Establish a LinkedIn account.
Enhance networking skills through participating in student media organizations and internships.
Network at every opportunity by attending speaker event and conferences, and ask questions.
Gain experience in areas of interest through internships, part-time, or summer jobs.
Hone communication skills.
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Prosecution
Defense
Litigation
Contractual
Corporate
Nonprofit or public interest
Mediation
Law firms
Sole practitioner
Government agencies
Corporations in various industries
Public interest organizations
Colleges and universities
Acquire strong writing and communication skills across all platforms.
Develop media literacy and analytical/critical thinking skills.
Sharpen understanding of communication law and ethics.
Develop research skills.
Maintain a high grade point average and prepare for the Law School Admission Test (LASAT) in order to enter law school after graduation.
Secure strong faculty recommendations.
Participate in a debate or forensic team to hone communication skills.
Join pre-law organizations.
Work a part-time or summer job at a law office to gain exposure to the field.
Journalism and electronic media now encompass broad fields that may lead to many career opportunities. Only a few are listed here. Students should seek guidance from advisors and mentors to discuss their career goals and the knowledge/skills needed to attain those goals.
Internships are crucial in obtaining experience, building relationships, and testing career options.
Become involved in student media and student organizations/associations.
Learn to work in diverse environments while developing strong interpersonal skills.
Develop a networks of contacts, including alumni.