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Journalism and Broadcasting Pathway
Overview » Industry Pathways » Journalism and Broadcasting 
Workers in the Journalism and Broadcasting pathway are likely to enjoy:
- Communicating their ideas in written, verbal, or visual forms.
- Working with computers and sometimes being physically active and moving around.
- Working evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.
- Learning about new equipment, technology, and applications
Journalism and Broadcasting pathway tips:
- Volunteer for school projects such as your school newspaper, radio or television program/courses, yearbook and other publications.
- Become a volunteer producer at your local public access cable television station and use the equipment available at the station to gain valuable hands-on experience.
- Get on-the-job experience through an internship and post-secondary training in your area of interest.
The Journalism and Broadcasting pathway contains a variety of careers based on specific knowledge, skill-sets, and necessary educational requirements. These workers enjoy dealing with written or spoken words. Whether they are writing or speaking the words themselves, or assisting those who are, workers in this pathway are always using their creative juices.
Some like crafting words and believe in the power of the written or spoken word. Others are amazed by the power of the radio or television signal that reaches millions, and enjoy dealing with the technology that gets those signals out. With advances in the online world, it is now possible to reach more people than ever before. These workers are true communicators, and use all they can to spread the word, helping to create a public that is better informed.
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