What can i do with a major in journalism?

I want to major in Journalism, what Job opportunities will I find upon graduating??

• I like to write and I'm into magazines. I actually want to make my own magazine. So what jobs have you gotten if you majored in journalism. Did you struggle to find a job? Anything will help. I just want to know what to expect so I can be prepared.

• Answer:

  It is NOT easy to get a job after college without experience. That's why it is vital that you get experience on your school newspaper and get professional internships. You will need the "clips" of the stories you've written to get a job. The average salary is anywhere from $12,000 for an entry-level job in a small town to the reporter $12 million that Katie Couric makes. It entirely depends on your experience and the market you are working in. In most small to mid-size markets an entry-level job pays $18,000 to $32,000. You can make a decent middle-class income in journalism. You generally have to pay your dues in small markets for awhile. I do not recommend a master's degree in journalism. I think it's better to get out there and start working. Recruiters have told me that when they see a master's degree, they wonder if the person didn't hustle hard enough to get a job when they finished their undergrad. Entry-level print journalism jobs include reporter, copy editor, page designer, photographer, graphic artist, Web producer. If you plan to major in journalism, many schools require a minor or concentration in another subject. If you have interest in a particular area of journalism, you might consider taking classes in that subject. (If you ultimately want to be an art critic, minor in art; if you ultimately want to write about science, biology; politics, political science, etc.) Be aware that many of those more specialized beats go to experienced reporters. You often start out as a general assignment, neighborhoods or cops reporter.