Journalists need to have very strong writing and communication skills, as well as an understanding of the demands of up-and-coming technologies. Journalists work in a variety of fields, including newspapers, magazines, broadcast, television, radio, and online environments.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to gather and evaluate information and data.
- Professional-quality reporting, observing and writing skills.
- Ability to tell a story which carries a strong narrative line.
- Ability to compare and contrast evidence.
- Mastery of various mass communication media.
This guide contains only a partial list of career fields and related occupations in Journalism. In addition to the skills and knowledge gained through your college course work in this major, you may also need to acquire career related work experience, additional work related skills and/or additional education.
| Career Field |
Occupation |
| Broadcast Journalism |
Assignment Manager/Editor
Broadcast Journalist
Director
Documentary Producer
Editor
News Analyst / Correspondent
Post-Production Editor
Producer
Production Assistant
Reporter
Technician
Videographer
Writer |
| Newspapers and Magazines |
Advertising/Sales
Circulation
Copy Editor/Writer
Editor
Editorial/Column Writer
Feature Writer
Freelance Writer
Investigative Reporter
Marketing/Promotions
Page Designer
Production
Proofreader
Publisher
Reporter
Staff Writer
Writer
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In order to research the various occupations, you may want to do any of the following:
- Speak with a Career Counselor.
- Read the books available in the Career Resource Library.
- Talk with individuals working in the field.
- Contact related professional associations.
- Obtain an internship in a field of interest.
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