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Medill School of Journalism
Here are examples of industry areas students enter with this major, jobs/internships, typical employers that hire students, skills employers look for, and examples of where alumni work. To find more information make an appointment with your career counselor/advisor.
Industry Areas
Industry|Employers |
Job|Roles |
Skills |
Alumni |
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Newspaper Publishing •Large circulation newspapers
•Wire services |
• Reporting • Editorial/Column Writing • Feature Writing • Investigative Journalism • Sports • Online Journalism • Photojournalism • Editing • Proofreading • Circulation • Marketing/Promotion • Production • Foreign Correspondence |
• advanced verbal and written communication • detailed oriented • technology and social media skills • time management • analytical skills • interpersonal skills • negotiation skills • project management skills |
• Chicago Tribune Media Group, Editorial Assistant • Chicago Tribune Media Group, Designer • PR Newswire Inc, Editor/Publisher • The New York Times, User Experience Research Lead • The New York Times, Graphics Editor • The New York Times, Middle East Correspondent • The Washington Post, Digital Video Editor • The Washington Post, Director of Strategic Initiatives • The Associated Press, Chief White House Correspondent • The Huffington Post, Reporter • The Wall Street Journal, Bureau Chief, Management & Careers |
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Magazine/Online/Newsletter Publishing • Major publishers |
• Writing |
• advanced verbal and written communication |
• Writer, Yahoo! Sports |
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Multimedia Journalism • Video journalism organizations |
• Audio and Sound Production |
• advanced verbal and written communication |
• Video Producer, AJ+ |
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Book Publishing |
• Editing • Sales • Promotion • Publicity • Production • Subsidiary Rights |
• advanced verbal and written communication • detailed oriented • technology and social media skills • time management • analytical skills • interpersonal skills • negotiation skills • project management skills |
• World Book Inc, Vice Pres/Exec Editor • Chicago Sun-Times, Book Editor • N T C/Contemporary Books, Editorial Serv Mgr • Triumph Books, Editor |
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Writing Newspapers |
Technical Writing Including: |
strong interpersonal skills attention to detail ability to multitask organizational skills time management verbal and written communication ability to work collaboratively in a team environment |
• Contributing Writer, The Onion |
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Broadcast Media • Major networks |
• Television • Radio Programming/Production • Electronic Publishing • Video Production • Broadcast Journalism • Social Media Content • Visual Communications • Social Photography |
• advanced verbal and written communication • flexibility and versatility • ability to research and think critically • strong interpersonal skills • creativity • editing and attention to detail • teamwork • active listening and interviewing • time management |
• NPR, News Apps Developer • ABC News, Digital News Associate • WCHS WVAH, Reporter • Bloomberg Radio Network, Anchor/Reporter • CNN Newsource, National Correspondent • ESPN, Programming Coordinator - Pro Football • CNBC, Associate Producer |
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Social Media & Marketing • Large corporations |
• Social Media Producers/Editors/etc. • Advertisers • Public relations professionals • Media planners • Distributors • Sales consultants • Customer service professionals • Market research |
• Problem-solving • Curiosity, willingness to learn • Interpersonal skills, team-player • Creativity and innovation • Communication (written & verbal) • Ability to think on your feet • Work well under pressure and meet deadlines • Planning abilities • Attention to detail • Organization • Initiative • Entrepreneurial • An eye for trends |
• Social Media Content Coordinator, Carolina Panthers |
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Education • Public or private high schools |
• Secondary • Post-Secondary • Publication Advising |
K-12: • Coordination • public speaking • critical thinking • writing • social perceptiveness • complex problem solving Higher Ed: • Research • Writing • critical thinking • judgment and decision making • presentations |
• Moringa School, Co-Founder • Harvard University, Marketing Communications Editor • University of Southern California, Lecturer • The Juilliard School, Academic Affairs Coordinator • Chicago Public Schools, Director of Assessment |
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Business • Advertising agencies |
• Advertising • Public Relations • Special Events • Media Relations • Fundraising • Business Writing • Account Services • Print Production • Management • Administration |
• Problem-Solving Skills • Analytical Thinking Skills • Leadership & Team Based Skills • Business Judgment • Communication Skills • Project Management • Professionalism |
• Turner Broadcasting System, Account Service Representative • Warner Bros. Records, Publicity Assistant • Apple, Editor, Apple News • Google, Manager, Advertiser Platforms Solutions • William Morris Endeavor, Agent Trainee, Scripted Television • IBM, Watson Health Senior Consultant |
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Public Relations • Private corporations |
• Public Relations • Media Relations • Communications • Corporate Public Affairs • Investor Relations • Development • Event Coordination • Media Analysis/Planning • Creative Directing • Writing/Editing • Audience Analysis • Public Opinion Research • Community Relations • Press Secretaries • Spokesperson • Public Relations Officers |
• Problem-solving • Innovation and creativity • Critical thinking • Communication (verbal and written) • Presentation skills • Teamwork and leadership • Time management and the ability to simultaneously balance several projects • Adaptability and flexibility |
• Google, Account Executive • Ogilvy & Mather, Associate • The Nielsen Company, Research Manager • Resolution Media, Advertising Supervisor • Coca-Cola USA, Account Manager • Insight Research, Market Researcher • Empower Public Relations, Senior Publicist • Grub Hub, Director of Public Relations |
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Advertising • Consulting firms |
• Account Managers • Account Executives • Account Coordinators • Copy Writers • Creative Directors • Art Directors • Researchers • Media Buyers • Media planners • Business Development • Sales consultants • Production (Print, Broadcast, Photography, Film, Design) • Traffic Managers |
• Problem-solving • Innovation and creativity • Critical thinking • Communication (verbal and written) • Presentation skills • Teamwork and leadership • Time management and the ability to simultaneously balance several projects • Adaptability and flexibility |
• Wieden + Kennedy, Copy Writer • Energy BBDO, Account Executive • Droga5, Account Manager • Google, Account manager • Lionsgate, VP of Creative Advertising • Jack Morton Worldwide, Strategist |
Popular Industries (According to LinkedIn)
- Education (8%)
- Entrepreneurship (7%)
- Marketing (11%)
- Media and Communication (51%)