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What other jobs can a journalist do?

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Michael Henderson

Published Feb 26, 2026

What other jobs can a journalist do?

Top 10 jobs for journalism grads

  • Content marketer. What you’d do: A journalism career will undoubtedly center around writing, and all industries need strong writers in many mediums.
  • Copywriter.
  • Corporate communications specialist.
  • Editor.
  • Grant writer.
  • Public relations specialist.
  • Reporter.
  • Social media specialist.

How do I switch careers in journalism?

You can make a switch to a journalism career midway through your career by quitting your job and going back to school, or by working part-time toward getting the training, clips and experience you need. After you research the costs required to go to school full-time, you can make a more informed decision.

Is it possible to become a journalist later in life?

More than a few distinguished careers have begun at the school newspaper or at a neighborhood magazine or newspaper. Many journalists come to the profession later in life after gaining expertise and connections in other professions.

What are the best jobs for a career change?

Here are our top 20 high-paying career change choices to consider.

  1. Social Media Director.
  2. Financial Planner.
  3. Human Resources Manager.
  4. Software Developer.
  5. Marketing Manager.
  6. Operations Research Analyst.
  7. Sales Manager.
  8. Network Administrator.

Will journalism be in demand in the future?

Job growth for journalists is projected to be negligible through 2024. Competition for journalism jobs is generally intense and this trend will persist, particularly in traditional media like large newspapers; national and international magazines; and television networks.

Is 37 too late to start a new career?

It Is Not Too Late to Change Careers. Most Americans spend one-third or more of our time at work. No one is too old for starting over. If you’ve been building a career in one industry for awhile, you may have concerns about starting a new career at 30.

Is 35 too late to start a career?

Some “thirty-somethings” may be sidetracked by an economic slowdown and find themselves out of work. But, never fear, it is not too late to change careers. At only 35-years-old, there is lots of light left at the end of the career tunnel.

Is 30 too old for career change?

Which jobs are the happiest?

31 of the happiest jobs

  • Teaching assistant.
  • Ultrasonographer.
  • Sound engineering technician.
  • Early childhood education teacher.
  • Esthetician.
  • Event planner.
  • Contractor.
  • Heavy equipment operator.

Is journalism a dying job?

Roughly 40,000 people are employed in the USA as reporters and correspondents. For every one of those 14,000 people to get a journalism job each year, we’d all have to have three-year careers. So a great many people with journalism degrees won’t find work in the field. It’s not dying, but you need to be realistic.

Is it worth it being a journalist?

Yes, being a journalist is rewarding since it allows you to learn about a wide range of topics and meet new people every day. Working on fascinating news stories may be a lot of fun. However, finding employment is tough, and pay is low; you may also expect to work in a high-stress environment and for long hours.