Medill School of Journalism: Northwestern Career Advancement

Medill School of Journalism

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Industry Areas

Industry Areas for Journalism
Industry\|Employers	Job\|Roles	Skills	Alumni
Newspaper Publishing •Large circulation newspapers •Local newspapers: Dailies Alternative weeklies •Wire services •Trade newspapers •Online publishers	• Reporting • Editorial/Column Writing • Feature Writing • Investigative Journalism • Sports • Online Journalism • Photojournalism • Editing • Proofreading • Circulation • Marketing/Promotion • Production • Foreign Correspondence	• advanced verbal and written communication • detailed oriented • technology and social media skills • time management • analytical skills • interpersonal skills • negotiation skills • project management skills	• Chicago Tribune Media Group, Editorial Assistant • Chicago Tribune Media Group, Designer • PR Newswire Inc, Editor/Publisher • The New York Times, User Experience Research Lead • The New York Times, Graphics Editor • The New York Times, Middle East Correspondent • The Washington Post, Digital Video Editor • The Washington Post, Director of Strategic Initiatives • The Associated Press, Chief White House Correspondent • The Huffington Post, Reporter • The Wall Street Journal, Bureau Chief, Management & Careers
Magazine/Online/Newsletter Publishing • Major publishers • Consumer magazines • News magazines • Specialized magazines • Technical and industrial publications • Professional publications/associations • Merchandising and trade publications • Labor unions • Academic journals • Corporate in-house publications • Religious organizations	• Writing • Editing • Advertising/Sales • Promotion • Circulation • Design, Art, and Production • Investigative Journalism • Photojournalism • Sports Journalism	• advanced verbal and written communication • detailed oriented • technology and social media skills • time management • analytical skills • interpersonal skills • negotiation skills • project management skills	• Writer, Yahoo! Sports • Chicago Magazine, Research Assistant • Time Inc., Associate Editor, Health • PEOPLE, Associate Editor • Kitchen & Bath Design News magazine, Associate Editor • New York Magazine, Writer • Sports Illustrated, Digital Writer/Reporter • Editor, Mother Jones Magazine • Editorial Manager, NBC BLK • Senior Digital Editor, Conde Nast • Senior Columnist, USA Today
Multimedia Journalism • Video journalism organizations • Photo/video/audio departments of newspapers, magazines, online media websites, etc. • Public radio stations • Local, state, national news stations • Self-started businesses • Interactive/data journalism	• Audio and Sound Production • Podcasting • Video Production • Broadcast Reporting and Anchoring • Editing • Multimedia Reporting • Documentary • Photojournalism	• advanced verbal and written communication • detailed oriented • advanced technical and social media skills • knowledge of related software and equipment • creative skills and visual/sound awareness • interpersonal skills • public speaking (for audio/broadcast positions)	• Video Producer, AJ+ • Documentary Associate Producer and Writer, Chicago PBS • Audio Producer, ESPN Radio's "Mike & Mike" • Junior Photographer, New York Times • Producer, WBEZ at Chicago Public Media • Producer, NPR's "Embedded" Podcast • Wedding Photographer, A Perfect Match Photography • Senior Photographer, Siege Media • Assistant Video Production Coordinator, BuzzFeed • Data Journalist, Hindustan Times • Interactive Audio Producer, The Washington Post
Book Publishing • Tradebooks • Children’s books • Paperbacks • Textbooks • Periodicals • Book clubs • University presses • Religious presses • Technical, scientific, or medical presses • Internet sites	• Editing • Sales • Promotion • Publicity • Production • Subsidiary Rights	• advanced verbal and written communication • detailed oriented • technology and social media skills • time management • analytical skills • interpersonal skills • negotiation skills • project management skills	• World Book Inc, Vice Pres/Exec Editor • Chicago Sun-Times, Book Editor • N T C/Contemporary Books, Editorial Serv Mgr • Triumph Books, Editor
Writing Newspapers Magazines Internet sites Trade, professional, or consumer publications Technical industries Large corporations Government agencies Universities and university presses Self-employed/Freelance	Technical Writing Science and Medical Writing Freelance Writing Creative Writing Opinion Writing Including: Books Novels Poetry Plays Screenplays Scripts Greeting Cards Lyrics/Jingle Writing Commercials Blogs Biographers	strong interpersonal skills attention to detail ability to multitask organizational skills time management verbal and written communication ability to work collaboratively in a team environment	• Contributing Writer, The Onion • Writer and Editor, The Advisory Board Company • Associate Editor, ThePostGame • Writer, National Assoc. of Social Workers • Columnist, Bloomberg • Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times • Senior Leader, The OpEd Project
Broadcast Media • Major networks • Public, cable, and private television stations • National, state, or regional radio networks • Independent radio syndications • Video production companies • Government agencies • Large corporations • Colleges and universities • Nonprofit organizations • Professional associations	• Television • Radio Programming/Production • Electronic Publishing • Video Production • Broadcast Journalism • Social Media Content • Visual Communications • Social Photography	• advanced verbal and written communication • flexibility and versatility • ability to research and think critically • strong interpersonal skills • creativity • editing and attention to detail • teamwork • active listening and interviewing • time management	• NPR, News Apps Developer • ABC News, Digital News Associate • WCHS WVAH, Reporter • Bloomberg Radio Network, Anchor/Reporter • CNN Newsource, National Correspondent • ESPN, Programming Coordinator - Pro Football • CNBC, Associate Producer
Social Media & Marketing • Large corporations • Marketing research firms • Management consulting firms • Software and technology companies • Advertising and public relations firms • Wide-range of organizations in social media roles	• Social Media Producers/Editors/etc. • Advertisers • Public relations professionals • Media planners • Distributors • Sales consultants • Customer service professionals • Market research	• Problem-solving • Curiosity, willingness to learn • Interpersonal skills, team-player • Creativity and innovation • Communication (written & verbal) • Ability to think on your feet • Work well under pressure and meet deadlines • Planning abilities • Attention to detail • Organization • Initiative • Entrepreneurial • An eye for trends	• Social Media Content Coordinator, Carolina Panthers • Edelman, Senior VP • Bloomberg L.P., Head of Marketing Communications • DigitasLBi, Analyst, Strategy & Analysis • FCB Chicago, Executive Assistant • Social Media Producer, Sports Illustrated • Edelman, Senior VP • Bloomberg L.P., Head of Marketing Communications • Social Media Marketing Specialist, WXYZ-TV
Education • Public or private high schools • Colleges and universities	• Secondary • Post-Secondary • Publication Advising	K-12: • Coordination • public speaking • critical thinking • writing • social perceptiveness • complex problem solving Higher Ed: • Research • Writing • critical thinking • judgment and decision making • presentations	• Moringa School, Co-Founder • Harvard University, Marketing Communications Editor • University of Southern California, Lecturer • The Juilliard School, Academic Affairs Coordinator • Chicago Public Schools, Director of Assessment
Business • Advertising agencies • Corporate advertising or public relations departments • Media companies (e.g., Turner Broadcasting) • Non-profit organizations • Colleges and universities • Labor unions	• Advertising • Public Relations • Special Events • Media Relations • Fundraising • Business Writing • Account Services • Print Production • Management • Administration	• Problem-Solving Skills • Analytical Thinking Skills • Leadership & Team Based Skills • Business Judgment • Communication Skills • Project Management • Professionalism	• Turner Broadcasting System, Account Service Representative • Warner Bros. Records, Publicity Assistant • Apple, Editor, Apple News • Google, Manager, Advertiser Platforms Solutions • William Morris Endeavor, Agent Trainee, Scripted Television • IBM, Watson Health Senior Consultant
Public Relations • Private corporations • Public relations firms • Advertising agencies • Radio and television companies • Public opinion research firms • Sports and entertainment organizations • Hospitality and tourism industry • Nonprofit organizations • Government agencies • Labor unions • Educational institutions • Consulting firms • Freelance	• Public Relations • Media Relations • Communications • Corporate Public Affairs • Investor Relations • Development • Event Coordination • Media Analysis/Planning • Creative Directing • Writing/Editing • Audience Analysis • Public Opinion Research • Community Relations • Press Secretaries • Spokesperson • Public Relations Officers	• Problem-solving • Innovation and creativity • Critical thinking • Communication (verbal and written) • Presentation skills • Teamwork and leadership • Time management and the ability to simultaneously balance several projects • Adaptability and flexibility	• Google, Account Executive • Ogilvy & Mather, Associate • The Nielsen Company, Research Manager • Resolution Media, Advertising Supervisor • Coca-Cola USA, Account Manager • Insight Research, Market Researcher • Empower Public Relations, Senior Publicist • Grub Hub, Director of Public Relations
Advertising • Consulting firms • Software and technology companies • Advertising firms • Corporate advertising departments • Digital/interactive agencies • Publishers • Large corporations • Marketing research firms	• Account Managers • Account Executives • Account Coordinators • Copy Writers • Creative Directors • Art Directors • Researchers • Media Buyers • Media planners • Business Development • Sales consultants • Production (Print, Broadcast, Photography, Film, Design) • Traffic Managers	• Problem-solving • Innovation and creativity • Critical thinking • Communication (verbal and written) • Presentation skills • Teamwork and leadership • Time management and the ability to simultaneously balance several projects • Adaptability and flexibility	• Wieden + Kennedy, Copy Writer • Energy BBDO, Account Executive • Droga5, Account Manager • Google, Account manager • Lionsgate, VP of Creative Advertising • Jack Morton Worldwide, Strategist

Popular Industries (According to LinkedIn)

Education (8%)
Entrepreneurship (7%)
Marketing (11%)
Media and Communication (51%)

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