Journalism: Broadcast and Print
The study of journalism prepares students to be effective and conscientious civic communicators in the fields of print, broadcast and online journalism.
Career Fields
Print Media: Newspapers, magazines, web
- Newspaper writing and editing
- Popular Magazines
- Website journalism: online newspapers, news and blogs
- Internal print media for corporations
- Research and writing for government publications (Federal and state agencies)
- Editing/Publishing
- Trade, technical and professional journals and newsletters
Strategies: Write for the Duquesne Duke; write everything you can; intern with local newspapers and magazines; study a foreign language for international careers; take part-time or summer jobs at newspaper or magazines; create portfolio of writing samples; join professional organizations.
Broadcast Media—Radio and TV
- Radio announcer
- TV reporter
- Anchor
- Telecommunications
- Advertising/Sales
Strategies: Get involved with DUQ-TV; intern at radio and TV stations; obtain sales experience; network with professionals in media; attend local chapter of Association for Women in Communications (Pittsburgh); hone public speaking skills.
Writing
- Technical manuals and computer applications
- Science and medical writing
- Telecommunications
- Research and writing for government publications (Federal and state agencies)
- Creative writing: books, plays, scripts, greeting cards
Strategies: Build technical knowledge in at least one field, such as medical or engineering; minor in computer science; intern in a technical writing capacity; explore industries such as telecommunications; intern with the federal or state government agencies; write for and become involved with Lexicon, the Duquesne Literary Magazine.
Book Publishing
- Book editing: trade, children’s, textbooks, academic
- Sales
- Promotion
- Publicity
- Production
Strategies: write for the Duquesne Duke; write and edit everything you can; intern with book publishers; hone grammar and editing skills; tutor in the Duquesne Writing Center; be aware that most publishing companies are in New York City.
Business and Government
- Corporate Communications
- Writing-related government agencies (Labor, National Archives, FTC, Printing Office)
- Government affairs specialists for corporations
- Public and consumer affairs
- Political speech writing
Strategies: Consider obtaining a certificate in Business while at Duquesne; complete internships in the private sector; write for local government departments and agencies; volunteer in political campaigns in publicity area
Advertising/Public Relations
- Advertising agencies
- Public relations firms
- Advertising departments of newspapers and magazines
- Web site advertising
Strategies: Intern in several ad and pr agencies; work in ad department of newspaper part time; consider media specialty studies for web; join and take leadership in student professional organizations such as Advertising Club and PRSSA.