If your student is interested in writing, advertising, photography, videography, acting or just in exploring new ideas, the world of journalism encompasses many career paths. Journalism may be a new word for your student. Journalism is the process of gathering, writing, editing, publishing and circulating news in either newspapers, magazines, radio or television. For most of these jobs, a person needs a degree in journalism. Most colleges offer a bachelor of arts in this area and the classes include media-related studies and writing courses.
Journalism is a field which often requires a year or two of what is known as internship .
Then, after you've proven yourself competent, you may be hired on as an assistant reporter or some other entry level position. For more information on journalism and career opportunities in the field, go to your local library and do additional research with your student. This means knowing what the public wants to hear and where to find the information. The following is excerpted from a Vocabulary Words lesson for Chapter 6 of Homer Price from Beyond Five in a Row .