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Career Opportunities with a Major in Journalism

The study of Journalism and Public Relations prepares students for careers as reporters and editors at newspapers and magazines; as freelance writers; in desktop publishing; in corporate, agency and non-profit public relations; and in corporate communications, among others. In addition, the internet has opened up a wealth of opportunities for careers in on-line publications.

Skills Related to Journalism

• Ability to read and write articulately and analytically

• Comprehensive command of grammar and vocabulary

• Good listening, clarifying, questioning, and responding skills

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to conduct and clearly explain research results

• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
  
  

Potential Careers Related to Journalism

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The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Journalism major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Journalism majors may consider.

Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.

 
Employers in Journalism

• Advertising Agencies

• Bookstores

• Colleges/Universities

• Communication Firms

• Film Companies

• Fund-Raising Firms

• Government Agencies

• Insurance Companies

• Magazines

• Newspapers

• Personnel Departments

• Professional Journals

• Public Relations Firms

• Publishing Firms

• Radio/TV Industry

• Research/Development Firms

• Telecommunication Companies

• Travel Agencies
  
  

Professional Organizations in This Field

• American Society of Journalists and Authors

  www.asja.org

• American Society of Newspaper Editors

  www.asne.org

• Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications

  www.aejmc.org

• Denver Press Club

  http://www.denverpressclub.org/

• Investigative Reporters and Editors

  http://www.ire.org/

• National Association of Black Journalists

  http://www.nabj.org/

• National Federation of Press Women

  www.nfpw.org

• National Press Photographers Association

  www.nppa.org

• National Press Club

  http://press.org/

• Society of Environmental Journalists

  www.sej.org

• Society of Professional Journalists

  www.spj.org
  
  

Websites Related to Journalism

• MSU Denver Journalism Department Website

• Associated Press

• Columbia Journalism Review

• J-Jobs Journalism Job Bank

• Jobs in Journalism: Journalism Now

• JournalismJobs

The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.