Starting positions in small and medium sized markets must be seen as stepping stones to higher positions in larger markets. Small to medium sized newspapers and television stations report an increasing need for entry level journalists, while demand is decreasing for radio news and magazine non-fiction . The most sought after graduates are those with Web and internet skills who can add technical expertise to programs and publication. Prospects are generally fair to good, especially in metropolitan areas, but realistic preparation includes portolio development and internship experience while in college. Media Studies degrees have various concentrations.
Students can major and minor in theseconcentrations.
With a combination of a major and minor in related areas, students are more versatile in the job market. It is competitive, and most jobs are paid at a relatively motest level compared to other businesses. Even so, a good writer with some technical abilities should not have great difficulty finding employment in metropolitan areas. Graduates should have a portfolio with at least a dozen printed news articles and examples of photos and other projects that demonstrate emerging from professional abilities. Courses in videography may well help a print journalist, just as course in writing or still photography will help broadcast journalists.