Careers in Journalism

Careers in Journalism

Careers in Journalism

Journalism Students Working in DC

Our alumni work at international, national, regional and local news and media organizations, including:

  • The New York Times
  • Associated Press
  • MSNBC
  • Huffington Post
  • US News and World Report
  • Fortune Magazine
  • NJ Advance Media
  • Newark Star-Ledger
  • Courier-Post
  • Atlantic City Press
  • History Channel
  • Local TV affiliates for NBC, CBS,  ABC, and FOX
  • Elsevier
  • Wolters-Kluwer
  • Comcast

Our graduates also go on to careers in related professions like public relations, media production, advertising, marketing, business, law and politics.

The following career paths apply to a wide range of disciplines and interests, which include politics, entertainment, investigative reporting, and sports.

  • Reporter for Online News / Sports, Editor for News / Sports
  • Reporter for Television News / Sports, Producer for News / Sports (studio or field)
  • Videographer, Video Editor
  • Online Content Producer
  • Podcast Host
  • Radio Newscaster
  • Photojournalist
  • Multimedia Journalist, Multimedia Producer
  • Magazine Journalist, Magazine Editor 
  • Commentator, Analyst
  • Social and Audience Strategist / Social Media Manager
  • SEO specialist
  • Media Entrepreneur
  • Media Content Curator
  • Media Scholar
  • Specialty Reporter, such as health, the environment, crime 
  • Columnist
  • Copy Editor / Proofreader
  • Page Designer
  • Fact Checker
  • Editorial Writer
  • Data research analyst
  • Technical Writer
  • Critic
  • Biographer
  • Documentary Researcher / Producer
  • Communications Specialist
  • Production Editor