The Career for Me
Charlotte McGaughy
#1. Journalist (art/books/theatre/culture/fashion)
-Salary: $46,370 (median salary in NYC)
-Growing industry
-Education required: BA in Journalism or Communications major. Possible minor in art history or fine arts and culture realm.
-Experience required: Many journalists begin their careers with smaller publications or broadcast networks, often as general assignment reporters assigned to news. From there, you can work your way up.
-Work Hours: Journalists generally work 39 hours a week, but sometimes more. The hours depend on the production deadlines of the news organization. Working overtime is common.
-Employee benefits: Possible travel for stories, Access to the heart of public media, Time off, possible overtime pay, health insurance and retirement plans.
#2. Theatrical Stage Manager
-Salary: Equity Stage Manager Minimum – $10.67/hr
-Steady industry
-Education required: BA in Theatre Management
-Experience Required: prior experience is recommended and training as an Equity Stage Manager is encouraged. Some stage managers jump between shows and others get hired as the manager for a season.
-Work Hours: Working hours typically include regular hours, as evening and weekend work and long hours are typical.
-Employee benefits: Equity sets minimum salaries for theatre stage managers. However, it’s possible for freelance stage managers with plenty of experience and a fantastic reputation to earn a whole lot more.
College Options:
University of Missouri (Journalism Studies)
-27,654 students enrolled.
-$25,166 tuition and fees.
-I have extended family that live in Missouri.
-Small class sizes and beautiful campus.
-nationally known for it's Journalism program.
Boston University (Stage Management)
-18,017 students enrolled.
-$48,436 tuition and fees.
-incredible and professional fine arts program.
-highly ranked in all studies.
-beautiful campus (live on campus)
Brooklyn College (Journalism Studies)
-14,115 students enrolled
-$17,305 tuitions and fees.
-real world application
-real world preparation
-right in the middle of the city