What Can You Do With a Major in Journalism?
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
- Features 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
- Milwaukee radio and television stations
Recent employers of Marquette journalism majors include:
- CNN Online
- Sports Illustrated
- Chicago Tribune
- Associated Press – Washington
- Indianapolis Star-Tribune
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- National Catholic News Service
- Catholic Herald
- Milwaukee Magazine
- Newsday
Additional resources for careers in journalism