What can I do with a degree in Journalism, Media and Communications?
Fields of Employment
Newspaper Publishing
Reporting
Editorial/Column
Writing Feature
Writing Investigative
Sports journalism
Online Journalism
Photojournalism
Editing
Circulation
Marketing/Promotion
Magazine/Newsletter Publishing
Writing
Editing
Advertising/Sales
Promotion
Circulation
Design, Art and Production
Investigative Journalism
Photojournalism
Book Publishing
Editing
Sales
Promotion
Publicity
Production
Subsidiary
Rights
Writing
Technical Writing
Science and Medical Writing
Freelance Writing
Creative Writing Including: Books and Poetry
Plays, screenplays & scripts
Greeting cards
Lyrics/Jingle Writing
Electronic Media
Television
Radio
Programming/Production
Electronic Publishing
Video Production
Education
Secondary
Post-Secondary
Publication Advising
Business
Advertising
Public Relations
Special Events
Media Relations
Fundraising
Business Writing
Account Services
Print Production
Management
Administration
Employers
Advertising agencies
Academic journals
Alternative weeklies
Broadcast media companies including television, radio, and the movie industry
Corporate in-house publications
Corporate advertising or public relations departments
Consumer magazines
Freelance/self-employed
Government agencies
Internet sites
Labour unions
Large circulation & local newspapers
Trade newspapers
Major publishers
Merchandising & trade publications
Magazines
Nonprofit organizations
Online publishers
Publishers including: trade books, children’s books, paperbacks and textbooks
Professional publications/associations
Technical, scientific & medical presses
Industrial publications
Religious presses
University presses
Video production companies
Further Information and Strategies
Undertake internships, work experience and vacation work during your studies.
Supplement curriculum with relevant courses such as technical or creative writing to broaden opportunities.
Learn HTML and other computer programs to prepare for online work.
Obtain a postgraduate qualification for secondary and university teaching.
Join professional associations (e.g. Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance and the Journalism Education Association of Australia) as a student member to gain knowledge about the profession.
