Introduction
The Department of Journalism and Media Studies offers a major leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. It provides undergraduate students with a broad spectrum of courses in the theory and practice of journalism and mass media. The department is concerned with both the practice of journalism and mass media and the impact of media on society; public policy and understanding; and the planning and development of public information systems.
Journalism and Media Studies graduates find opportunities in a wide variety of careers in business, education, government and the non-profit sectors. Skills in verbal and written communication are one of the most sought after characteristics employers look for when hiring. Newspapers, magazines, television, radio, cable television, the news agencies and wire services, publishing, and public information service in the government and private sectors, are but a few of the many areas in which these graduates find employment. Any work that involves communicating as its focal point is a potential career field. The communications industry is a competitive one, however, and experience is a must.
While many graduates work in a related occupation, others choose different directions. Many careers do not require a specific major but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choices, increase your marketability to employers through internships, responsible work experience, good grades and involvement in college activities.
A Sample of Related Occupations
| Admissions Counselor | Customer Relations Rep. | Media Production Assistant |
| Advertising Acct. Exec. | Disc Jockey | Personnel Recruiter |
| Advertising Director | Editor | Photographer |
| Audio-visual Consultant | Entertainment Agent | Public Information Officer |
| Biographer | Film/TV Director | Public Relations Specialist |
| Camera Operator | Foreign Service Officer | Radio/TV Newscaster |
| Circulation Director | Fundraiser | Sales Representative |
| Columnist | Human Resources Adminstrator | Screen/Script Writer |
| Commentator | Journalist | Station Programmer |
| Consumer Advocate | Librarian | Talent Coordinator |
| Convention Organizer | Lobbyist | Technical Writer |
| Copy Writer | Market Researcher | Tour Guide |
| Corporate Trainer Correspondent | Media Buyer | Traffic Manager |
| Critic |
Types of Employers
| Private & Non-profit Organizations | ||
| Advertising Agencies | Health Organizations | News Agencies |
| Book Publishers | Hospitals | Newspapers |
| Cable Television | Labor Unions | Professional Associations |
| Community Arts Centers | Libraries/Museums | Public Relations Firms |
| Community Organizations | Magazines | Radio Stations |
| Educational Organizations | Management/Consulting Firms | Retail Stores |
| Entertainment Firms | Manufacturing Firms | Telecommunications Firms |
| Financial Institutions | Market Research Companies | Television Stations |
| Foundations | ||
| Government Agencies | ||
| Cultural Affairs | National Endowment for the Humanities | Small Business Administration |
| Department of Labor | National Park Service | U.S. Information Agency |
| Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board | National Science Foundation | Voice of America |
| National Archives | National Telecommunications and Information Administration | |
Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates
| Attorney, Richard F. Fried, Esq. (JD) | Media Relations Associate, Philip Morris U.S.A. |
| Communications Product Manager, NY Life Benefit Services | Park Fellow, Doctoral Student, UNC - Chapel Hill |
| Communications Specialist, United Way of Tri-State | Principal, Pam Communications Services |
| Counselor, Charles Nechtem Associates | Production Coordinator, Kates-Boylston Publications |
| Director, Internet Fundraising, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Public Information Officer, County of Union |
| Electronic Media Supervisor, United Parcel Service | Regional Human Resource Manager, Wallace |
| Group Manager, Giles Communications | Reporter, Newsday |
| International Radio Broadcaster, Voice of America | Rutgers University, Admissions Officer |
| Manager, Corp. Public Relations, Canon USA, Inc. | Senior Editor, KPMG Peat Marwick LLP |
| Manager, Enterprise Rent-a-Car | Sports Reporter, The Columbian |
| Marketing Copy Writer, Asbury Park Press | Supervisor, Events, Merchandising & Trade Shows, Universal Television Group |
| Marketing Research Analyst, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Talent Coordinator, NBC |
Graduate Schools Attended
| Boston University, MA, Television Production | Rutgers University, M.Ed., School Counseling |
| Cardiff University, MA, International Journalism | Seton Hall University, MA, Corporate & Public Communication |
| Columbia University, MA, Psychological Services | University of Florida, JD, Advertising/Law |
| Howard University, JD, Entertainment Law |
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Last Updated: 04/24/2009
Last Updated: 04/24/2009