Explore Options: A Menu of Major-Specific Experiences and Sampling of Related Career Paths

Academic Resources

Explore our Journalism, Broadcasting, and Digital Media academic resources, designed to support your academic aspirations.
Curriculum Guide

School of Communications

CLAS Advising Center

What Can I Do With This Major? (External Resource)

Career Resources

Unlock career potential in Journalism, Broadcasting, and Digital Media! Discover resources to maximize your professional trajectory.

Career Assessment - PathwayU

Jobs via Handshake

Journalism, Broadcasting, and Digital Media Career Information

Career Communities

Potential Internship Areas

Internships provide a way for you to get hands-on, supervised experience in the world of work. You are able to apply the concepts you are learning in the classroom to a work environment.

• The Holland Sentinel
• Townsquare Media
• Local Spins
• Cumulus Broadcasting
• Fox Sports Radio
• City of Grand Rapids
• HealthWest
• Wood TV 8
• Michigan Game Night
• The Black Sheep

School of Communications Internships

General Information on Internship

Join A Student Organization

Get involved with a student organization related to your major. Student orgs are a great way to get connected and explore career options!

• Grand Valley Television
• Lanthorn
• WCKS The Whale Student Radio
• Organization for Professional Writers
• American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
• Subject to Change (Improv Comedy Team)
• Anchored in Poetry

Student Organizations

Relevant Courses and Certificates for Building Skills

Developing the relevant skills that employers seek is an essential component of a student's education. GVSU students should consider strategic elective courses and certificates to pair with their major in order to gain additional skills.

• Workplace Technology and Communication Undergraduate Badge
• Intercultural Competence Undergraduate Badge
• Ability to quickly connect with people
• News-gathering and reporting skills
• Technical skills in photography, video, and digital media
• Interviewing
• Time management skills to work on deadline
• Directing and producing
• Storytelling
• Excellent writing skills

Electives to Consider

Community Service Opportunities

Seek volunteer opportunities related to the field you're exploring as a way of testing out future careers.

The Civic Engagement Center keeps a list of current volunteer opportunities updated on their website. There are ongoing opportunities on a continuous basis, as well as on-campus and off-campus opportunities posted as they become available.
 

Civic Engagement Center

Journalism, Broadcasting, and Digital Media Abroad Options

Through study abroad you’ll also set yourself apart from other job-seekers and graduate-school applicants in an increasingly competitive market.

Imagine reporting on international events from the heart of Berlin, capturing stories in real time as they unfold. Picture yourself learning broadcast techniques in London, producing digital content for a global audience, or interning with media outlets in Australia. Imagine studying how different cultures tell stories, frame news, and use social media to communicate. Studying abroad offers journalism, broadcasting, and digital media students the chance to build a global perspective, adapt to diverse media landscapes, and sharpen their storytelling skills in dynamic, real-world settings.

Journalism, Broadcasting, and Digital Media Study Abroad

Explore Internships Abroad

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Pursuing academic, creative, and research experiences and projects outside the classroom is an excellent way to learn new skills and build a body of work in your field.

Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship

Getting Started

Fellowship Opportunities

Fellowships are high-impact, potentially life-changing opportunities for students and alumni, opening doors to careers in public service, advanced academic study, foreign service, international teaching, and other career and service pathways into meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships

Finding a Fellowship

Where Alumni Have Landed

• New Producer– WXYZ-TV Detroit
• Member Communications Specialist – Haworth
• Show Editor & Photographer – FOX 17 Grand Rapids
• Mentorship Program Manager – University of Michigan
• Money Movement Specialist – TIAA
• Morning News Anchor – WOOD TV8 Grand Rapids
• Mortgage Banker– Quicken Loans
• Sports Reporter – MLive Media Group
• News Director– Synergy Broadcasting
• Storyteller/Content Strategist – DDM Marketing & Communication
• Audio Engineer – Kinnon Entertainment
• Account Executive – United Wholesale Mortgage
• Director of Digital Marketing – YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region
• Residence Life Coordinator – Grand Valley State University
• Sports Information Director – Hope College
• Media Relations Consultant – Spectrum Health
• Associate Professor – Ferris State University
• Page Designer– The Holland Sentinel
• Director – Print Lab at Advance Local
• Senior Digital Marketing Specialist– Priority Health

You’ve learned the fundamentals of storytelling, production, and media strategy as an undergraduate in journalism, broadcasting, or digital media—now you’re ready to take your skills to the next level. Graduate school offers the chance to specialize, lead, and innovate in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Master of Arts (MA) in Journalism: Ideal for those who want to deepen their reporting, investigative, and multimedia storytelling skills. These programs often include hands-on newsroom experience and advanced coursework in ethics, media law, and audience engagement.

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film and Digital Media: Perfect for students focused on visual storytelling, documentary filmmaking, or content creation. You'll have the opportunity to build a professional portfolio and explore the creative side of broadcasting and digital production.

Master of Science (MS) in Digital Media: Designed for students interested in digital strategy, UX, social media analytics, and emerging technologies. This degree prepares you for roles in digital journalism, media startups, or corporate communication.

Interdisciplinary Programs: Many graduate options now blend journalism and media with public policy, data science, or international relations. These programs are great for students looking to cover complex global issues or lead innovation in the future of media.