CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
Journalism?You can do a lot with this major! Journalism majors go on to successful careers in television, advertising, media, business, academics, advocacy, politics, government, publishing, the arts, research, and much more.
The School of Journalism & Mass Communication has 3 "major tracks." The 3 tracks are Professional Journalism, Professional Strategic Communication, and Mass Communication. To learn more about them, see the Degree Programs page on the School's Web site.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
Career Titles of Alumni with this Major
Below is a small sampling of CLA alumni job titles. (Individual profiles may have changed since this information was first gathered.)
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- Associate Editor, Mpls/St. Paul magazine
- Marketing Coordinator, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
- Account Coordinator, Golin/Harris International
- Account Executive, KD&A
- Account Planner, PRACO Advertising/Public Relations
- Assistant Editor, Lakeshore Weekly News
- Assistant Editor, McGraw-Hill Publishing
- Capitol Correspondent, Murphy McGinnis Media
- Associate Creative Director, Risdall Advertising
- Capitol Reporter, Associated Press
- CEO, Target Corporation
- Civil Rights Leader & Executive Secretary to the NAACP
- Communications Director, Minnesota Golfer magazine
- Communications Manager, Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative
- Communications Specialist (various organizations)
- Copywriter, Creative Memories
- Creative Specialist, Save.com
- Editorial Director, Techies.com
- Editor, New York Times
- Editor, This Week Burnsville
- English Assistant, Lycee Europe
- English Teacher, Los Angeles
- Front of House Manager, Dale Warland Singers
- Manager of Information Technology, Arts Presenters
- Manager of Special Events, Alzheimer's Association
- Managing Editor, Pulse of the Twin Cities
- National Editor, Associated Press
- National Host, Syndicated Reality Show
- President & CEO, Hubbard Broadcasting
- Program Coordinator, University of Minnesota
- Project Manager, Guidant
- Project Manager, Minnesota Public Radio
- Publisher, Mpls/St. Paul magazine
- Sales Representative, Animal Adventure Inc.
- Senior Vice President for Marketing, Global Volunteers
- Technical Editor, J.J. Keller and Associates
- VP/Account Supervisor, Risdall Advertising
- VP Creative Director, Risdall Advertising
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Majors in the School of Journalism (including majors in a Mass
Communications track) develop great skills that are applicable to a wide variety of careers.
These skills include:
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Visual communication
skills
- Strong research and information-gathering abilities
- The ability to assess and present in different mediums
- Keen understanding of subjective vs. objective coverage
- Analysis and critical-thinking skills
- Computer skills
- Ability to work under deadline pressure
- Ability to work
independently and collaboratively
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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