What can I do with these degree?
BROADCASTING/ELECTRONIC MEDIA
| Area | Employers | Strategies |
|---|---|---|
Television
|
Major networks, Commercial broadcast stations, Public television stations, Cable television, Private production, companies, Government, Business corporations |
Gain work experience with campus or local television stations. Seek part-time or volunteer opportunities with independent production companies. Participate in drama club – directing, acting or technical crew. Develop excellent writing, reporting and editing skills. Volunteer to announce sporting events on campus or at local high schools. Consider taking courses in political science, economics, sociology or any applicable field for news broadcasting careers. Read trade publications. |
Radio
|
National networks, National public radio, State or regional networks, Major, medium, and small market stations |
Gain campus or local radio experience. Secure internships. Announce sporting events. Host music programming for parties and social events. Coordinate, program, and promote musical events. Gain performance experience through music, drama, or public speaking. Create a demonstration tape to be used as a sample of vocal and speaking talent. |
Internet
|
Internet based companies (e.g., Yahoo), Large corporations, Colleges and universities, Companies specializing in webcasting services and technology |
Gain expertise in computer and internet technology. Learn how to design websites. Seek certifications in networking, website design, or related areas. |
Advertising
|
Television and radio stations, Newspapers and magazines, Internet based companies, Advertising agencies, Corporate advertising departments, Media (research, marketing) Specialty advertising firms |
Obtain sales experience through part-time work or internships. Volunteer to sell advertising space for campus newspaper, radio, or television station. Take courses in business to increase financial knowledge base. Complete internship with advertising agency or market research firm. Compile portfolio of writing, graphics, and ideas for creative development. Gain knowledge/experience with software and technology applicable to media. Take course in statistics, data interpretation, writing, and advertising. |
Non-Broadcast Video Systems
|
Freelance or private video production companies or videographers, Large corporations, Universities and colleges, Post-production companies, Professional associations, Non-profit organizations |
Obtain entrepreneurial knowledge and experience through starting a small business or taking business courses. Volunteer to do video editing/production for campus videographers or television stations. Gain contacts in the specific industry of interest (e.g. develop relationships with wedding photographers in order to build wedding videography business). Enter video contests. Cultivate artistic talents. Seek internships with post-production or editing companies. |
Strategies for placement in Broadcasting/Electronic Media
Prepared by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (2005) UTK is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section
504/ADA /ADEA Employer.
Links
International Film and Television Production Directory
TV and Broadcast Employment Services
National Association of Broadcasters
American Sportscasters Association
Broadcast Education Association
Announcers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
Radio and Television Broadcasting from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
