What Can I Do With a Major In Journalism?

• DiGamma Kappa Broadcasting Society
• Grady Newsource
• InfUSion Magazine
• International Association of Business Communicators
• National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) – UGA Chapter
• National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) - UGA Chapter
• National Press Photographer's Association (NPPA) – UGA Chapter
• Online News Association / Society of Professional Journalists at UGA
• Pandora Yearbook
• Professional Entertainment & Sports Association (PESA) 
• Rouge Magazine
• The Association for Women in Sports Media at the University of Georgia
• The Red and Black 
• Women in Business
• Women in Sports and Events (WISE) – UGA Chapter
• To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the UGA Involvement Network.
• UGA Mentor Program

Knowledge/Skills Needed in this Industry

• Demonstrate creativity, verbal ability, writing skills, and proofreading ability.
• Work for The Red and Black, UGAzine, Pandora, Infusion Magazine, or other on-campus publications to strengthen writing skills. Gain experience in a variety of positions, including reporting, layout, and editing.
• Volunteer to produce a newsletter for a student organization or non-profit group.
• Never stop writing. When editors review your resume, they prefer to see consistent writing experience over a period of time.
• Complete an internship in publications, public relations, or marketing.
• Gain experience with social media marketing using platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Become proficient in social media analytics by using HootSuite.
• “Students may want to consider smaller newspaper publications that offer broader opportunities for beginning reporters. Larger newspapers are typically more interested in entry-level applicants with many internship experiences and specialty reporting skills. Young reporters can benefit from gaining close community contacts and skills working in a smaller news market.” Excerpt from USA Today article “5 tips for job-seeking journalism students” written by Alex Spiess
• Strengthen your multimedia skills by gaining experience with photography, editing, web design, or video production.
• Get experience with a variety of software programs, including InDesign, Photoshop, QuarkExpress, Excel, and Publisher.
• Develop or refine computer, supervision, selling, customer relations, and time management skills.
• Consider enrolling in New Media Certificate courses to gain understanding and proficiency in digital media such as coding, new technology, and social media.
• Compile a portfolio of writing samples, design layouts, photographs, videos, graphics, multimedia projects, and other relevant work for the type of journalism positions for which you plan to apply. Making an online portfolio is a good way to market your skills and work samples for job opportunities by using websites such as Issuu, Vimeo, Behance, YouTube, Weebly, Wix, and WordPress. For more information and platforms, check out Portfolio Resources on the Career Center website.
• “Freelance for the local paper, update news and events for the town blog, anything. The last thing an editor wants to see on a resume is an extended time gap where you had nothing published.” – Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer

Campus Involvement and Study Abroad Opportunities

• Join National Press Photographers Association UGA Student Chapter and Online News Association / Society of Professional Journalists to learn more about the field from the advisors and to hear advice from guest speakers.
• Write for a campus or other local publication to start building your portfolio and keep a steady flow of writing.
• Participate in the Travel Writing Study Abroad programs to write and report on in-depth travel stories and build a multimedia portfolio. 
• Students interested in publication management can join the American Marketing Association to gain knowledge in marketing strategies and research. You will also gain practical experience in applying social and digital marketing techniques with local and national businesses.
• Students interested in pursuing careers in the creative industry are encouraged to enroll in Summer at the Circus, a partnership between Grady College and The Creative Circus in Atlanta. Creative Circus is one of the top portfolio schools in the country, offering programs in Art Direction, Copywriting, Design, Image, Interactive Design, and several other areas.
• Students interested in pursuing careers in the creative industry can also consider participating in the UGA Cannes Lions Study Abroad Program, which allows students to attend the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and witness thousands of ads from around the world being showcased and judged. This opportunity also allows students to network with producers, directors, and actors who have starred in motion pictures. 

LinkedIn Groups to Join

• Advertising and PR at UGA Grady College
• Internships and Interns
• PRSSA
• University of Georgia Alumni Association Group (UGA)
• University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication Alumni
• Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well.
• For more information on how to effectively utilize LinkedIn, check out the UGA Career Center's Networking Page.

Additional Internship/Job Search Tips

• For additional information on internships and job opportunities, look out for emails sent every Tuesday on the Grady Career Services Update listserv. If you are not on that listserv, sign up for the Grady job leads listserv here.
• Follow @UGAGradyCareers for timely job postings and career advice, run by the Grady College Office of Experiential Learning and the UGA Career Center Grady College Career Consultant.
• If you’re interested in working or interning for a specific company, visit that company’s website. Job and internship opportunities are usually listed under the “Careers” tab.
• For information about job salary, company reviews, and job openings, visit Glassdoor and Payscale.com.
• For a general job search, visit websites such as Indeed, Monster, and Simply Hired.

• O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  
• My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  
• Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  
• Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  
• Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  
• UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  
• Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 
• Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  
• Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.

General  

• Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  
• LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 
• Idealist (non-profit jobs) 
• USAJobs (federal jobs) 

• American Copy Editors Society
• American Society of Magazine Editors
• National Newspapers Publishers Association
• National Press Photographers’ Association