Journalism major careers and jobs

You’ve developed your skills. You’ve honed your craft. You’ve made the contacts. So now what can you do with a major in journalism? Here’s a sampling of careers open to you as a journalism major in the Diederich College of Communication.

• Critic
  
• Editor
  
• Copy Editor
  
• Sports Writer
  
• Religion Reporter
  
• Arts and Entertainment Reporter
  
• Political Reporter
  
• Magazine Designer
  
• Newspaper Designer
  
• Government Reporter
  
• Columnist
  
• Editorial Writer
  
• Magazine Editor
  
• Business Reporter
  
• Publisher
  
• Wire/News Service Reporter
  
• Freelancer
  
• Graphic Artist
  
• Photojournalist
  
• Online Reporter
  
• Investigative Reporter
  
• Feature Writer
  
• Health Reporter
  
• Science Reporter
  
• Assignment Editor
  
• Web Page Designer/Writer
  
• Professor
  
• Public Affairs Reporter
  
• Newspaper General Assignment Reporter

Jobs for journalism majors

Internships are a key part of building your portfolio, and the experience and contacts you'll gain are essential to landing a job after graduation. Some of the places where Marquette journalism majors have interned include:

• Newsday
  
• Associated Press
  
• Chicago Tribune
  
• Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
  
• Milwaukee’s Catholic Herald
  
• Radio and television stations across Milwaukee
  

Recent employers of Marquette journalism majors include:

• CNN Online
  
• Sports Illustrated
  
• Chicago Tribune
  
• Associated Press – Washington
  
• Indianapolis Star
  
• Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
  
• National Catholic News Service
  
• Catholic Herald
  
• Milwaukee Magazine
  
• Newsday

Additional resources on careers in journalism.

What is the major in journalism?

Visit the department that offers the major in journalism.