What Can I Do With a Major in Digital Media Production and Journalism?

Fast-paced careers in this field allow you to shape your life around film shoots, interviews, editing suites, and research. There are other options, too.  

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Flagler College's communication programs also help you develop highly sought-after verbal, written, and public speaking skills. These skills are attractive to employers across various professions, including business, education, government, and the non-profit sector, find these skills attractive.

Here are some ideas for what you can do with your major or minor.


 

Career Options, Employers, and Transferable Skills

Actor
Announcer
Broadcast State Manager
Camera Operator
Campaign Director
Columnist/Critic
Commentator
Community Relations Director/Liaison
Copy Editor
Creative Director
Documentary Producer
Entertainment Agent
Film Director/Producer
Foreign Relations Officer
Freelance Writer/Author
Fundraiser
Journalist
Librarian
Lobbyist
Magazine Writer
Market Analyst
Media Analyst/Buyer/Planner/Relations
Multimedia Specialist
News Anchor/Supervisor
Online Editor
Photographer
Press Secretary
Producer
Proofreader
Public Information Officer
Public Relations Specialist
Publisher
Reporter
Research and Editorial Specialist
Sales Representative
Social Media Specialist
Screen/Script Writer
Speech Writer
Staff Consultant
Technical Writer
Television Engineer
Tour Guide

Private & Non-Profit Organizations
Advertising Agencies
Cable Television
Community Arts Centers
Community Organizations
Educational Organizations
Entertainment Organizations
Film Companies
Financial Institutions
Foundations
Health Organizations
Hospitals
Investment Firms
Labor Unions
Libraries/Museums
Magazines
Management/Consulting Firms
Manufacturing Firms
Market Research Companies
News Agencies
Newspapers
Pharmaceutical Companies
Professional Associations
Public Relations Firms
Publishers
Radio Stations
Retail Stores
Telecommunications Firms
Television Stations
Government Agencies
Cultural Affairs
Department of Labor
Library of Congress
National Endowment for the Humanities
National Park Service
National Science Foundation
National Telecommunications and
Information Administration
Public Health Agencies
Small Business Administration
US Information Agency
Voice of America

  • Ability to tell a compelling and engaging story through
    various platforms
  • Works well under pressure and meets deadlines
  • Concentrates for long periods
  • Demonstrates a high energy level
  • Reads, writes, and speaks proficiently
  • Possesses a comprehensive command of grammar,
    vocabulary, and AP Style
  • Has good listening and interviewing skills
  • Makes critical observations and appropriate decisions
  • Reads analytically and critically
  • Understands and uses qualitative research techniques
  • Possesses computer and software proficiency
  • Knowledgeable in current equipment and technology

Ways to Explore a Career

  • Taking a Focus 2 Career Assessment
  • Searching job descriptions on Handshake
  • Connecting with alumni on LinkedIn
  • Finding a mentor
  • Researching professional associations
  • Reading the Occupational Outlook Handbook
  • Meeting with Academic Advisor and Career Counselor
  • Shadowing a professional at work
  • Joining a relevant club or organization
  • Finding an internship or part-time job
  • Volunteering with an organization
  • Conducting an informational interview
  • Trying a new class in a relevant subject
    Studying abroad

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