Writing and Journalism
Below are sample lists of careers and majors commonly associated with Writing/Journalism. Please remember, many careers do not require a specific major; rather, employers are often more interested in the experiences you have had and the skills, interests, abilities, and strengths you have developed through these experiences that enhance your academic program. Use the links below to explore careers and majors.
Majors:
- Classical Antiquity
- Classical Languages
- Communication Studies
- English
- Literature, Language and Writing
- News/Information
- Philosophy
- Strategic Communication
Careers:
- Advertising Assistant
- Advertising Copywriter
- Advertising Sales Manager
- Anchor or Newscaster
- Announcer
- Blogger
- Book Editor
- Book Reviewer
- Brand Manager
- Broadcast Journalist
- Bureau Chief
- Bureau Reporter
- Campaign Manager
- Clergy
- Columnist
- Community Relations Specialist
- Consultant
- Copy Editor
- Copy Writer
- Corporate Communications Director
- Corporate Trainer
- Critic
- Customer Service Representative
- Editor
- Editorial Writer
- Elected Government Official
- Event Planner
- Freelance Writer
- Fundraiser or Development Coordinator
- Ghostwriter
- Historian
- Human Resources Manager
- Human Resources Specialist
- Insurance Claims Agent
- Investigative Journalist
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Legal Secretary or Paralegal
- Legislative Aide
- Librarian
- Literary Agent
- Lobbyist
- Magazine Writer
- Market Researcher
- Marketing Manager
- Media Buyer
- Media Planner
- Media Relations Manager
- Medical Writer
- Minister
- News Writer
- Newspaper Editor
- Paralegal
- Photojournalist
- Policy Analyst
- Press Secretary
- Print Production Manager
- Producer
- Professor
- Promotional Campaign Developer
- Proofreader
- Public Relations Manager
- Publications Researcher
- Publicist
- Publisher
- Reporter
- Researcher
- Segment Producer
- Speech Writer
- Sportscaster
- Student Affairs Professional
- Teacher
- Technical Editor
- Technical Writer
- Webmaster