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Our students learn by doing, with hands-on experiences. These can include learning in our on-campus state-of-the-art television studio, receiving credentials to cover the US Capitol, exploring the intersection of media and technology in San Francisco and traveling the world. Our unique Journalism Residency program provides the real-world experiences employers are looking for and our unparalleled alumni network is fierce about helping fellow graduates find jobs.</span></p></section><section><h2>Career Outcomes</h2><p>Explore the types of positions our graduates have landed within one year of graduating.</p><div class="photo-feature-2-across"><article class="photo-feature"><a href="https://www.medill.northwestern.edu/journalism/undergraduate-journalism/careers/career-paths.html"><img alt="woman speaking on radio station" src="../images/placeholders/tv-radio-broadcast.webp"/><div class="front"><div class="text-over-image"><h3>TV and Radio Broadcast</h3></div></div><div class="back"><div class="back-text"><div class="description">News Associate, Business Correspondent, Sideline Reporter, Environment Reporter</div><div class="cta">See more example positions</div></div></div></a></article><article class="photo-feature"><a 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positions</div></div></div></a></article><article class="photo-feature"><a href="https://www.medill.northwestern.edu/journalism/undergraduate-journalism/careers/career-paths.html"><img alt="person typing" src="../images/placeholders/digital-media.webp"/><div class="front"><div class="text-over-image"><h3>Digital Media</h3></div></div><div class="back"><div class="back-text"><div class="description">Assistant Social Media Writer, Digital Media Programming Assistant, Video Producer, Associate Producer</div><div class="cta">See more example positions</div></div></div></a></article><article class="photo-feature"><a href="https://www.medill.northwestern.edu/journalism/undergraduate-journalism/careers/career-paths.html"><img alt="mad speaking on camera" src="../images/placeholders/documetary-film-and-video-production.webp"/><div class="front"><div class="text-over-image"><h3>Documentary Film and Video Production</h3></div></div><div class="back"><div class="back-text"><div class="description">Video Production Assistant, Film programming Coordinator</div><div class="cta">See more example positions</div></div></div></a></article><article class="photo-feature"><a href="https://www.medill.northwestern.edu/journalism/undergraduate-journalism/careers/career-paths.html"><img alt="woman writing on post notes" src="../images/placeholders/communications-public-relations-marketing.webp"/><div class="front"><div class="text-over-image"><h3>Communications, Public Relations and Marketing</h3></div></div><div class="back"><div class="back-text"><div class="description">Brand Specialist, Public Relations Specialist, Assistant Account Executive, Associate Marketing Manager, Content Coordinator</div><div class="cta">See more example positions</div></div></div></a></article><article class="photo-feature"><a href="https://www.medill.northwestern.edu/journalism/undergraduate-journalism/careers/career-paths.html"><img alt="four people in a meeting room" src="../images/placeholders/business-and-law.webp"/><div class="front"><div class="text-over-image"><h3>Business and Law</h3></div></div><div class="back"><div class="back-text"><div class="description">Consulting Analyst, Financial Analyst, Business Analyst, Associate Account Strategist</div><div class="cta">See more example positions</div></div></div></a></article><article class="photo-feature"><a href="https://www.medill.northwestern.edu/journalism/undergraduate-journalism/careers/career-paths.html"><img alt="students in a classroom" src="../images/placeholders/other-fields.webp"/><div class="front"><div class="text-over-image"><h3>Other Fields</h3></div></div><div class="back"><div class="back-text"><div class="description">Software Engineer, Teacher</div><div class="cta">See more example positions</div></div></div></a></article></div></section><section><p>Read success stories for recent Medill graduates. </p><div class="alternate-photo-float"><div class="image-left"><img alt="Photo of Joey Safchik" src="../images/joey-safchik.webp"/></div><div class="text"><h2>Joey Safchik (’21) is a political reporter at NBC San Diego</h2><p>Joey Safchik is the political reporter at NBC San Diego. She covers local and state politics, with an emphasis on housing and immigration, and hosts a weekly show, Politically Speaking. She supplemented her journalism education with majors in political science and international studies. During her time at Medill, she traveled to the Middle East, reported from DC with Medill on the Hill and was the news director of Northwestern News Network, with which she won five student Emmy Awards.</p></div></div></section><section><figure class="quote horizontal-quote"><p>My education helped me secure this dream job, and I draw upon the lessons I learned in classes like 'Politics, Media and the Republic' and 'Journalism of Empathy' every single day.”</p><figcaption><p>Joey Safchik, Bachelor of Science in Journalism ('21)</p></figcaption></figure></section><section><div class="alternate-photo-float"><div class="text"><h2>Jenny Haskel (’19) is a sports business professional </h2><p>With a background in finance, economics, marketing and journalism, Jenny currently leads the Knowledge & Insights function at the Deloitte Sports Business Group based in Manchester, UK. In her role, Jenny works to provide clients and the sports industry with insight into the trends, challenges, and opportunities across the market. She previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and the Chicago Bulls. “My time at Medill, in both journalism and integrated marketing communications, helped me refine the skills that I use every day in my professional career." </p></div><div class="image-right"><img alt="Photo of Jenny Haskel" src="../images/jennifer-haskel.webp"/></div></div></section><section><div class="alternate-photo-float"><div class="image-left"><img alt="Photo of Jordan Moreau" src="../images/jordan-moreau.webp"/></div><div class="text"><h2>Jordan Moreau (’19) is senior online news editor at Variety</h2><p>Since joining Variety in 2019, Moreau has helped grow the publication’s award-winning online news coverage to industry-leading levels as part of the web team. Since 2023, he has also overseen Variety’s editorial internship program with Jazz Tangcay, senior artisans editor. In addition to his news editing responsibilities, Moreau regularly contributes to Variety’s film and television sections and covers the Friday morning box office each week. Specializing in genre storytelling, Moreau has provided coverage of major shows like HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” Amazon’s “The Boys,” Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and all the latest superhero releases from Marvel and DC.</p></div></div><div class="alternate-photo-float"><div class="text"><h2>Andrea Bian (’22), specializes in corporate marketing communications</h2><p>Throughout her time at Northwestern, Andrea held several marketing and communications internships in the tech industry, including for Intel and Zendesk, the latter of which she worked at for her Journalism Residency. After graduating from Northwestern in 2022 with her BSJ and IMC Certificate, Andrea transferred her Medill skills to the media sector. She now serves on the corporate marketing communications team at Hearst, helping to manage internal and external communications efforts and shape unique storytelling initiatives across the organization. </p></div><div class="image-right"><img alt="PHoto of Andrea Bain" src="../images/andrea-bian.webp"/></div></div></section><section><h2>Journalism Residency Program</h2><p>Work alongside professional journalists at a media organization.</p> <p>This quarter-long program provides undergraduates with an opportunity to learn by doing. Journalism students immerse themselves in outlets in Chicago, across the country or around the world, where they report, write, edit and produce content. Those focusing on marketing and communications practice their skills at public relations and marketing companies. Students are supported by faculty mentors along the way.</p> <p class="button"><a href="https://www.medill.northwestern.edu/journalism/undergraduate-journalism/exclusive-opportunities/journalism-residency.html">Learn more about the Residency Program</a></p></section><section><h3>Recent Residency Locations</h3><div class="expander expander1" data-collapse="persist" id="expander--7"><h2 aria-controls="7-1" id="toggle7-1">Broadcast TV</h2><div aria-labelledby="toggle7-1" id="7-1"><ul> <li class="p1 two-column-list">KSAT-TV (San Antonio, Texas)</li> <li class="p1 two-column-list">WCAV-TV (Charlottesville, Virginia)</li> <li class="p1 two-column-list">WEEK-TV (Peoria, Illinois)</li> <li class="p2 two-column-list">WKOW-TV (Madison, Wisconsin)</li> <li class="p1 two-column-list">Motion Picture Corporation of America</li> <li class="p1 two-column-list">NBC NEWS Partnerships</li> <li class="p1"><span class="two-column-list">Univision</span></li> </ul></div><h2 aria-controls="7-2" id="toggle7-2">Digital</h2><div aria-labelledby="toggle7-2" id="7-2"><ul> <li class="p1">Entertainment Weekly</li> <li class="p1">Facebook</li> <li class="p1">Forbes</li> <li class="p1">LinkedIn</li> <li class="p1">The Ringer</li> <li class="p1">U.S. News and World Report</li> <li class="p1">Vox</li> <li class="p2">Washington Post</li> </ul></div><h2 aria-controls="7-3" id="toggle7-3">Newspaper</h2><div aria-labelledby="toggle7-3" id="7-3"><ul> <li class="p1"><em>Boston Globe</em></li> <li class="p1"><em>Chicago Tribune</em></li> <li class="p1"><em>Denver Post</em></li> <li class="p1"><em>Jackson Hole</em></li> <li class="p1"><em>Denver Post</em></li> <li class="p1"><em>Jackson Hole</em></li> <li class="p1"><em>Denver Post</em></li> <li class="p1"><em>Jackson Hole</em></li> </ul></div><h2 aria-controls="7-4" id="toggle7-4">Magazine</h2><div aria-labelledby="toggle7-4" id="7-4"><ul> <li class="p1"><em>New York Magazine</em></li> <li class="p1"><em>People</em></li> <li class="p1"><em>Popular Science</em></li> <li class="p1"><em>Smithsonian Magazine</em></li> <li class="p1"><em>Sports Illustrated</em></li> <li class="p1"><em>Sunset</em></li> </ul></div><h2 aria-controls="7-5" id="toggle7-5">Production/Video & Audio</h2><div aria-labelledby="toggle7-5" id="7-5"><ul> <li class="p1">Futuro Studios</li> <li class="p1">Golf Channel</li> <li class="p1">Latino USA (NPR)</li> <li class="p1">MAK Pictures</li> <li class="p1">PBS’ POV</li> <li class="p1">Picture Show Films</li> </ul></div><h2 aria-controls="7-6" id="toggle7-6">Public Relations & Marketing</h2><div aria-labelledby="toggle7-6" id="7-6"><ul> <li class="p1">Bustle Digital Group</li> <li class="p1">CME Group</li> <li class="p1">DDB Chicago</li> <li class="p1">Edelman</li> <li class="p1">Kivvit</li> <li class="p1">Los Angeles Dodgers</li> <li class="p1">MSL</li> <li class="p1">Prezi</li> <li class="p1">SimplyBe</li> <li class="p1">Weber Shandwick</li> <li class="p1">Yelp</li> <li 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