What Can I Do With a Major in Media Studies ?

A Major in Media Studies helps transform you into a great communicator and prepares you for a variety of careers.

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A degree in Media Studies helps you develop practical communication skills for engagement around campus, in the workplace, at home, in society, and in the world. Students who earn a degree in Media Studies successfully find employment opportunities in a variety of areas that require intercultural, ethical, and media-savvy communication expertise.

A bachelor's degree in Media Studies also prepares you to enter graduate school for advanced studies in communication, media, education, or other related fields.

Sources: Rutgers University, Ashland University, Plymouth State University

Career Options, Employers, and Transferable Skills

*Some may require further education or specialization.

Advertising Copy Writer/Director
Announcer/Broadcaster
Booking Manager
Broadcast State Manager
Casting Director
Cinematographer
Communications Coordinator
Community Relations Director/Liaison
Critic
Director
Entertainment Agent
Film Director/Producer
Foreign Service Officer
Freelance Writer/Author
Librarian
Lobbyist
Market Executive
Media Analyst/Buyer/Planner/Relations
Music Publisher
News Anchor
Online Editor
Photographer
Political Consultant
Producer
Proofreader
Public Information Officer
Public Relations Specialist
Publisher
Reporter
Research and Editorial Specialist
Sales Representative
Screen/Script Writer
Special Events Coordinator
Speech Instructor
Speech Writer
Staff Consultant
Talent Agent
Technical Writer
Television Engineer
Tour Guide
Visual Effects Producer
Webmaster/Content Writer

Advertising Agencies
Book Publishers
Cable Television
Community Arts Centers
Community Organizations
Educational Organizations
Entertainment Organizations
Film Companies
Financial Institutions
Foundations
Health Organizations
HMOs
International Organizations
Investment Firms
Labor Unions
Libraries/Museums
Magazines
Management/Consulting Firms
Manufacturing Firms
Market Research Companies
News Agencies
Newspapers
Professional Associations
Public Relations Firms
Radio Stations
Retail Stores
Telecommunications Firms
Television Stations
Theaters

Government Agencies

Cultural Affairs
Department of Labor
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
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

Transferable Skills
Works well under pressure
Concentrates for long periods
Proficiency with media technologies
Meets deadlines

Communication Skills
Reads, writes, and speaks proficiently
Possesses a comprehensive command of grammar and vocabulary
Has good listening and interviewing skills

Problem-Solving Skills
Makes critical observations and appropriate decisions

Research Skills
Conducts and clearly explains research results
Reads analytically and critically
Understands and uses qualitative research techniques

Experiential Learning

  • Working as a journalist for a newspaper
  • Editing and proofreading books for a publishing company
  • Developing newsletters for a non-profit organization
  • Serving as a student editor for a creative writing journal
  • Researching stories for magazine articles
  • Writing verses for a greeting card company
  • Arranging a major specific-speaker series conference

Professional Associations

Enhancing Your Employability

Here are some ways to improve your job prospects:

  • Join relevant student organizations to develop leadership skills.
  • Participate in internships and field experience placements.
  • Become active in alumni and mentor networks.
  • Write and produce for the school newspaper, journal, radio, and broadcasting channels.

 

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