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Broadcast Journalism

Find the broadcasting training and resources you need to launch your broadcast journalism career

By Christine Margiotta, Freelance writer
Broadcast journalism is an exciting and diverse career that enables you to tell stories or report the news in the television or radio mediums. If you're thinking about a career as a broadcast journalist, you need more than good camera presence or an eloquent speaking voice. Excellent research skills and the ability to write for broadcast media are essential skills.

If you're considering a career in broadcasting, it's important to have the training and on-air experience--along with a natural curiosity and stellar research skills--to attract potential employers. Broadcast journalism program and career information is easily accessed on the Internet from reputable resources and journalism schools. When researching information about broadcasting careers, consider the following:
  1. A number of highly regarded colleges offer broadcast journalism degree programs that offer specializations in either TV or radio.
  2. Broadcast journalism organizations offer numerous resources and tips for those considering a career as a reporter for TV or radio.
  3. TV or radio broadcasting careers listed online at job sites specializing in the broadcasting industry can help you find the networking leads you need to find a job once you graduate.

 

Find TV broadcasting degree programs

Broadcast journalism college degree programs will help you get the practice you need and the contacts you want to begin your ascent in the TV or radio broadcasting industries. But where to start? Be sure to check out these sites for help with narrowing down your broadcasting journalism program choices.
Try: The Academy of Radio & Television offers online programs for budding radio and TV broadcasters. The College of Communication at Boston University features a cutting-edge broadcasting program that gives students hands-on studio experience and exposure to the latest technology. The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in broadcast journalism with concentrations in TV or radio.

Search for TV broadcasting careers

If you dream of seeing your face on TV reporting the evening news or on location for a documentary, it's important to make industry in-roads. These broadcasting career sites can help.
Try: The National Association of Broadcaster Education Foundation offers a wealth of information on its website, while CareerPage is a good job bank for broadcasters.

Find radio broadcasting and TV broadcasting resources

If you're considering a broadcast journalism career in TV or radio, be sure to check out resources from major broadcasting organizations. Jobs, news and other broadcasting career information can be found on these sites.
Try: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration offers news and reports that affect the companies you could someday soon work for, while the Corporation for Public Broadcasting offers links to other broadcasting companies, organizations and resources that specialize in publicly-funded broadcasting with underwriters instead of commercials.

 

  • When researching a broadcasting career, remember the best broadcasting resources are the broadcasters themselves. If you're visiting the above websites, find college professors or working broadcast journalists and send them an email with career questions.

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