Journalism Careers
What Can I Do With a Degree in Journalism?
Journalism graduates have a broad liberal arts background as well as special skills in content creation and editing. Careers include online, print and visual, television news reporting, writing, editing and producing. Some graduates manage content and social media for websites, non-profit organizations or speciality blogs. Journalism can also be useful for careers developing websites and apps, public relations, advocacy work, public policy and law.
Potential Careers for Journalism Majors
| Broadcast Journalist | Online Video Creator |
| Columnist | Photojournalist |
| Digital Content Manager | Podcaster |
| Editor-in-Chief | Production Assistant |
| Graphic Designer | Public Affairs Specialist |
| Lawyer | Show Director |
| Managing Editor | Social Media Manager |
| Media Producer | Sound Engineer |
| Multimedia Journalist |
* The above list represents a sample of potential careers for journalism majors.
Companies Alumni Work For
| ABC News | Fox Sports |
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Buzzfeed |
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| CBS | Los Angeles Times |
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CNN |
NBC News |
| Disney | Spectrum Sports Network |
| ESPN | The Daily News |
| Facebook Media | USA Today |
Journalism graduates can usually enter the field with just a bachelor's degree, but journalism can also serve as a foundation for more advanced study. Past graduates have gone on to earn advanced degrees in law, public policy, religion, education, media research and business. Journalistic skills in research, editing, critical thinking, synthesis and writing can serve a student well in all graduate work.
Alumni in the Field
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Gretchen Andsager (2015), producer, WMTV, Indianapolis, IN |
Ricardo Avila (2016), reporter, Telemundo Phoenix |
Laurie Babinski, in-house counsel, Credit Karma |
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Courtney Bryant (2012), anchor/reporter, KMOV-TV, St. Louis |
Niala Charles (2015), anchor/reporter, KTTC-TV, Rochester, MN |
Austin Cox (2015), executive producer, KOAA News 5, Colorado Springs, CO |
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Kelly Davies Michelena (2007(, production partnerships lead, Facebook, Los Angeles |
Haley Decker (2011), marketing manager, Dialpad, San Francisco, CA |
Alexander Fisher (2016), anchor/reporter, KGET-TV, Bakersfield, CA |
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Danica Frye (2012), producer, NBC New York, Los Angeles |
Shayla Girardin (2015), reporter, KOAA News 5, Colorado Springs, CO |
Kristian Glenn (2010) , coordinator, digital video programming strategy, NFL Media, Los Angeles |
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Jackson Hogan (2017), reporter, Bend Bulletin, Bend, OR |
Stefan Holt (2010), anchor, WNBC-TV, New York City |
Adam Housley (1992) former correspondent, Fox News Channel, Los Angeles |
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Whitney Irick (2015), online news producer, NBCLA, Los Angeles |
Zack Jenkins (2012), community editor, Flickr, San Francisco, CA |
Alex Jokich (2009), morning news anchor, WWTV-WWUP, Cadillac-Traverse City, MI |
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Kyle Jorrey (2004), editor, Acorn Newspapers, Thousand Oaks, CA |
Greg Lee (2010), reporter, KABC 7, Los Angeles |
Jane Lee (2009), writer, Oakland A's, MLB.com, Oakland, CA |
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Kelle Long (2009), Motion Picture Association of America, Washington, DC |
Alexandra Manzano (2006), director of audience engagement, Los Angeles Times |
Patrick O'Connor (1999) NFL Network |
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Marissa Padilla (2015), executive producer, ESPN3, Big West Conference, Los Angeles |
DeAnJilo Platt-Friday (2015), production assistant, Fox Sports West, Los Angeles |
Maria Prada (2015), reporter, Nex Noticias, San Jose, Costa Rica |
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Alysha Tsuji (2015) sports, social media writer/editor ESPN, Los Angeles |
Chris Segal (2008), executive editor, GateHouse Media, New Bern, NC |
Rudabeh Shahbazi, anchor, WFOR, Miami |
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Shannon Urtnowski (2009), producer, NBC Nightly News, New York |
Lora Victorio, (2001) digital editor, Los Angeles Times |
Bill Weir (1990) executive producer/host, "The Wonder List with Bill Weir," CNN, New York City |
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Olivia Womack (2014), news producer, KPTV Fox 12, Portland, OR |
Mark Hull (1994) is Chief Product Developer at Facebook |
Career Center Services
The Career Center offers a range of services and support for Pepperdine students and alumni. A sample of their services are highlighted below.
- Career Assessments
- Resume
- Interviewing Tips
- Internship / Job Search
- Networking
- Graduate School Advising
For additional information, visit the Career Services webpage.