Journalism

Journalism teaches students the skills necessary for careers in the reporting, writing, and editing functions with newspapers, wire services, magazines, and special publications. The program also equips graduates with the skills necessary for efficient and effective visual and oral communication of news and information relating to current events and public affairs and prepares students for broadcast careers in reporting and news directing.

Career Opportunities
Feature Writer Print Editor Editorial Writer Newscaster Editor (film, video tape, audio) Assignment Editor Continuity Writer Greeting Card Writer Proofreader Electronic Publication Specialist Photographer Sales Representative TV News Producer Public Relations	Writer/Author Promotion/Advertising Publicity Production Advertising Sales Circulation Art and Design Marketing/Promotion News Graphics and Photography Public Relations Reporter Video Programmer News/Sports Reporter

Related Skills

• Create powerful images with sight, sound, motion & words
• Ability to write clearly
• Gather information and data
• 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 presentation
• 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 / small groups
• Create powerful images with sight, sound, motion & words

Hiring Institutions
Large Circulation Newspapers Local Newspapers Wire Services Trade Newspapers Online Publishers Colleges and Schools Community Organizations Government Agencies Sales Telecommunications	Foreign Service Market Research Firms Public Relations Agencies Media Labor Unions Educational Journals Corporate Publications Commercial TV Stations Federal Government Public Broadcasting

Personal Atrtibutes

• 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
American Society of Journalists and Authors
Society of Professional Journalists
Journalism Jobs
Media Bistro
Associated Press
American Society of News Editors