Broadcast and Electronic Media

Electronic media professionals work as producers, directors, writers, editors, and more. They can pursue careers in the film industry, corporate or commercial production, radio or television stations, as videographers, at talent agencies, sports production, media management and sales, sound for film, media creation on the Web, post production, Web development, or documentary productions.

Career Opportunities
Reporter Print Editor Editorial Writer Editor (film, video tape, audio) Assignment Editor Public Relations Continuity Writer Anchor Executive Producer Electronic Publication Specialist News Graphics and Photography	Photographer Multi-Media Producer Video Programmer Writer/Author Director Assignment Desk Assistant News Producer Sportscaster Circulation Art and Design Weathercaster News

Related Skills

• Create powerful images with sight, sound, motion & words
• Ability to write clearly
• Write press releases, scripts, or other promotional materials
• Effective speaking skills
• Present specific viewpoints
• Influential / persuasion skills
• Synthesizing information
• Interpretation skills
• Create entertaining and persuasive messages
• Reporting and editing skills
• Demonstrate creativity and artistic expression
• Define hypotheses
• Evaluate ideas and presentations
• Gather information and data
• Compare and contrast evidence
• Evaluate information and sources
• Critical thinking skills
• Planning and managing skills
• Work with deadlines
• Work independently
• Attention to details
• Work in teams and small groups

Hiring Institutions
Commercial TV Stations Commercial Radio Stations Wire Services Public Television Public Radio Networks Local Cable Systems	News Feed Services Syndication Services Corporate Television Public Relations Advertising Agencies Corporate Advertising Departments

Personal Attributes

• Creativity
• Desire for recognition and to influence others
• Independence
• Intellectual growth
• Poise and composure under close public scrutiny and criticism
• Appreciation for clear and stimulation communication
• Pleasant and friendly attitude
• Self-confidence
• Tactfulness
• Versatility
• Integrity
• Imagination

Career Paths of Recent Graduates

Related Websites

Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters
National Association of Broadcasters
Broadcast Employment Services
Creative Hotlist