Journalism Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Journalism
The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (B.A.J) is a degree through the Media School which provides the necessary skills and technology to thrive in the field. The goal is for undergraduates to learn how to think critically, creatively, and independently. More concrete skills that are taught include conducting research, evaluating information, writing, and editing in a variety of different media formats.
There are two different concentrations available for a B.A.J: 1) News Reporting and Editing anf 2) Public Relations. In addition to choosing one of the above concentrations, students complete a second concentration that is not in the field of journalism or public relations to broaden their knowledge base and refine their skill set. The second concentration can be related to a career goal or personal interest and may be part of a minor or certificate program, or second major in the College of Arts and Science.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Broadcast News Analysts
- Copy Writers
- Editors
- Reporters and Correspondents
- Advertising and Promotions Managers
- Advertising Sales Agents
- Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
- Instructional Coordinators
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
- Producers
- Public Relations Specialists
- Radio and Television Announcers
- Technical Directors/Managers
- Technical Writers
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Artistic
- Social
- Enterprising
Journalism Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Relationship Skills
- Collaborate
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Listen
- Speak or Interact
- Write
- Sell
Management or Leadership
- Set Goals
- Organize or Plan
- Manage Projects
- Coordinate
Creative
- Design
- Synthesize or Integrate
- Author or Compose
Student Organizations
Sample Resume
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Career Guides
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