Journalism

Journalism

Journalism

CAREER EXPLORATION

This page is designed for you to explore and learn about career options both directly and indirectly related to this major. Review Journalism career options by reading about sample experiential learning and job titles as reported and held by current students and alumni, as well as graduate programs where Journalism alumni have studied.

To conduct more research, select National Resources are included at the bottom of the page. You can also schedule an appointment with an Exploratory Advisor or a Career Coach.

 

SAMPLES OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING – POSITION TITLES

(May include but is not limited to: internship, co-op, research, practicum, and clinical experiences)

Communications Intern

Community & Special Events Intern

Copy Editing Intern

Marketing & Communications Intern

Marketing & Sales Intern

Reporting Intern

Brand Journalist

Public Relations and Communications Specialist

Campus Correspondent

Written Communication Assistant

Customer Service Assistant

Production/Editorial Intern

 

SAMPLES OF ORGANIZATIONS WHERE UCONN STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

AVweb news

LIFER Fitness Studio

Long River Review

NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Pittsburg Tribune Review

Pratt & Whitney

NBC 10 Boston

BRAVE Institute

The Daily Campus

Willimantic Chronicle

 

SAMPLES OF RECENT UCONN ALUMNI – POSITION TITLES

(Zero to five years of experience, varies by industry; some occupations may have required a degree beyond a Bachelor’s)

Account Executive

District Media Relations

Media Author

Paralegal

Producer

Production Assistant

Traffic Reporter

Vacation Club Sales Associate

Writer, Editor & Web Designer

Crew Member

Public Relations Account Executive

Multiplatform editing intern

 

SAMPLES OF EXPERIENCED UCONN ALUMNI – POSITION TITLES

(Six or more years of experience, varies by industry; some occupations may have required a degree beyond a Bachelor’s)

Principal

Senior Editor

Senior Manager, Sports Brand Partnerships

Stringer Coordinator

Sports Section Staff Writer

Morning Reporter

Copy Writer and Editor

 

UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF WHERE THEY WORK

ESPN

YMCA Greater San Antonio

BPA Worldwide

Krentsel & Guzman LLP

NBC Connecticut

BigNokh.com

The Walt Disney Company

Fox Sports

Prosek Partners

News 12 Networks

Agero

WAAY-TV

Shea Communications

Acara Partners

Fire Island News

Dow Jones News Fund

Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winer

 

UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF GRADUATE DEGREES PURSUED

CCS Non-Degree

Master of Science (M.S.), Athletic Communication

Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Studies

Master of Arts (M.A.), Human Rights

 

UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS ATTENDED

George Washington University

Univercity of Connecticut

Castleton University

University of Pennsylvania

Columbia University

 

NATIONAL RESOURCES

For further insight into industry specifics, use O*NET, Vault, or LinkedIn search functions to locate more titles, alumni, and career options for this major. “What Can I do with this Major?” contains additional content, including professional associations and job boards. (Please note: internships and jobs on these sites do not necessarily reflect UConn students from this major).