Communication, Journalism
What Can I Do With My Major?
Overview
Related Careers
Assistant Editor
Associate Editor *
Author*
Book Reviewer
Bureau Reporter
Communications Coordinator
Copy Editor
Copy Writer
Critic
Editorial Assistant
Editorial Writer
Executive Editor*
Freelance Writer
Government Affairs Specialist
Journalist
News Editor
Promotion Specialist
Public Affairs Specialist
Public Information Officer
Publication Editor
Reporter
Speech Writer
*additional experience or advanced degree may be required
Related Major Skills
Accuracy
Adapting ideas
Analyzing complex ideas
Arguing logically
Clarity
Coherence in writing and speech
Comparing and summarizing
Correct grammar usage
Creativity in written expression
Defining
Designing/Direction projects
Gathering information
Generating new ideas
Good sales skills
Financial management Influencing and persuading
Informing and explaining
Interpreting confused language
Questioning conventions
Reading for ideas
Reading for tone and attitude
Rewriting and editing
Seeing connections
Simplifying jargon
Sizing up an audience
Thinking independently
Using computers
Weighing values
Working in groups
Working with self-direction
Internship Opportunities
Appalachian State University Athletics
Appalachian Voices
Cary American Legion Baseball
FoxCharlotte-WCCB
Hendersonville Lightning LLC
High Country Press
High Point-Thomasville HiToms
March of Dimes
Mountain Times Publication
MT Publications
National Geographic Traveler
Newsobserver.com
Sirius XM Satellite Radio
The Avery Journal-Times
The Borgen Project
University Communications
Urban Outfitters
Watauga Democrat
WFAE Radio 90.7
Wine to Water
Zesa LLC
Employers of AppState grads
Americorps
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
AppTV
Avalara
Balsam Mountain Preserve
Bloomberg
C3lab
Carolina’s Healthcare System
CNN
Cockroach Labs
Digistream Investigations
Florida State University
Fox 8
Freelance Photographer
Freelance Writer
Grandfather Mountain State Park
Grillgirl.com Freelance
Gwinnett Daily Post
High Country Home Magazine
High Point Enterprise
Insight Global
International Trade Administration
Jay Brown, Realtors
KGW - NBC Affiliate
National Public Radio
People Magazine
Reborn Clothing Co.
Samaritan’s Purse
Sky High News
Tampa Bay Times
The Daily Progress
The High Point Enterprise
The Pilot/the Sway
United Way
USA Baseball
WNCT TV
Preparing for Your Career
• Develop excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse populations
• Look for internships and jobs in to gain knowledge and experience
• Participation in internships and summer jobs in a relevant setting
How can I know if a Journalism degree is right for me?
• Complete a self-assessment inventory at the Career Exploration Office in the Student Union to see how your interests, values, and personality match this major and related career fields.
• Schedule an appointment with a career counselor on careers.appstate.edu/Handshake
• Obtain direct experience by doing a job shadow
• Conduct an informational interview with a professional in the field
For more information on careers & job outlook: onetonline.org