Journalism

Career Reference Collection

Careers in Journalism
IC/US Career Reference Call Number: PN4797 .G58
Includes information related to careers in publishing, technical writing, electronic publishing, and magazine journalism.

Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer
IC/US Career Reference Call Number: PN151 .A49
Advice on the writing process, writers' markets, how to submit an article, as well as business and legal considerations.

Career Opportunities in Writing
IC/US Career Reference Call Number: PN151 .T38
The inside scoop on specifics of various writing careers, including advertisement, media, arts and entertainment, and government.

Online Resources

Asian American Journalists Association
Includes a job resource center, internship and scholarship information, and a journalism camp for students of color. Provides a Media Mentor Network and links to various journalism related websites.

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
International association for journalism and mass communication faculty, students, administrators, and professionals. Provides job listings, current news topics, and intern and fellowship information.

Career Guide for Broadcast Media and Journalism
Provides links to career descriptions in all aspects of media and journalism.

Indiana University School of Journalism
Information about the Journalism program at Indiana University Bloomington.

Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc
Provides career and educational services to investigative journalists. Includes a "hot job" center, database library, tip sheets, and reporting guides. Information related to journalism fellowships and awards is provided.

JournalismJobs.com
Job board for media professionals. Provides career resources, professional interviews, media news, and information related to internships and fellowships.

National Diversity Newspaper Job Bank
A comprehensive listing service of job opportunities in the journalism field, aimed toward women and minorities. Registration and login required.

The Slot: A Spot for Copy Editors
What exactly is a copy editor and how might you become one? First-hand information from a copy editor with more than ten years of experience on several major newspapers.

Society of American Business Editors and Writers
Provides a job database focusing on careers in business, financial and economic journalism. Free registration for web-only job searching.

Society of Environmental Journalists
Provides information for those seeking employment in the area of environmental journalism. Includes educational programs, training opportunities, and job listings.

Journalism majors may also wish to view the Advertising/Public Relations, English, Marketing, and Telecommunications web pages.

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