Journalism

We believe that the ability to gather, analyze and present stories and information is at the core of the journalism and public relations professions, and we continue to emphasize reporting and writing skills in all courses. We also offer classes that keep pace with the changing way that news is delivered and received in the digital age. Students can study multimedia journalism, study visual communication, photojournalism, broadcast news writing, documentary production, and acquire public relations theory and skills.

As part of Northeastern’s College of Arts, Media and Design, journalism students also are part of a unique interdisciplinary and creative community. Our core curriculum is supplemented by electives that take advantage of course offerings from within our college and from other colleges in the university.

Degrees Offered:

The School of Journalism at CAMD combines traditional journalistic values—asking fundamental questions, seeking truths, holding institutions accountable—with new media techniques of digital, video, and data storytelling. Our undergraduate programs emphasize the reporting and writing skills students need to gather, investigate, analyze, present, and share information.

Job Titles

Audience Engagement EditorNews Producer
Broadcast JournalistNews Writer
Communications DirectorPhotojournalist
Communications SpecialistPodcast Producer
Content ProducerPolitical Reporter
CopywriterPress Secretary
Corporate Communications ManagerProducer
Data JournalistPublic Affairs Specialist
Digital Content ManagerPublic Relations Specialist
Digital Media ProducerPublicist
Documentary ProducerReporter
Editorial AssistantResearch Analyst
Event CoordinatorScriptwriter
Fact CheckerSocial Media Editor
Freelance JournalistSocial Media Manager
Fundraising Manager*Sports Journalist
Legislative AideTechnical Writer
Marketing Manager*Video Journalist
Media Relations specialistVisual Journalist
Multimedia Journalist

Positions that may require additional education, training or licensing are indicated by an (*). Job qualifications are based not only on degree program, but on skills and experience. Students should seek out as many experiential opportunities in their fields of interests as possible, including co-op and internships.

Employers

This is a limited sample of employers who have posted jobs on NUworks; please note, that they may not currently have positions posted.
Associated PressWBUR
Boston Globe MediaProPublica
WCVB-TV (Channel 5)
 WGBH

Industries

This is a sample of the industries that often hire this major.
Advertising & MarketingNonprofit Communications
BroadcastingPublic Relations
Digital MediaPublishing
Government & Public Affairs

 

Internships and Co-ops

These sample titles can be used to research internship opportunities.

 

  • Communications Intern
  • Editorial Intern
  • Journalism Intern
  • Production Intern
  • Public Relations Intern
  • Social Media Intern

To search for internship opportunities, log in to NUworks, Handshake, SimplyHired.com, Indeed.com, and other internship sites.

For more information, please visit the department’s website.

Students enrolled in the College of Arts, Media and Design may search their website School of Journalism page for co-op and internship information.

Resources

The following resources include various websites and campus resources that will aid you in exploring this career field and industry.

Websites for Career Exploration

Websites for Job Search

Campus Organizations & Activities

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*For additional student activities click here.

Professional Associations