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.
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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
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).