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Originally posted by reverie
My school doesn't offer an actually Journalism or Communications degree so I'm pursuing a different, but similiar major.
I want to be a Copy Editor someday, but since I've never heard of anyone else wanting that position (which hopefully means there will be a lot of opportunities when I graduate!) I have no idea where to start looking. However, I'm only a sophomore so I still have time.
My college newspaper is starting a Greek Column next year. I think we're inviting each organization to write something for certain issues and we'll probably include a general report. Since it's the first time we've tried it, I'm not sure how well it will go, but I think it should be good for positive PR and just since a lot of people don't really know what the greeks are up to!
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Actually quite a few people in journalism programs (at least in mine) wanted to be editors, and being a copy editor is a good first step from what I've heard. I know that my school offered classes on editing, putting together your own magazine/newspaper, etc. I'm not sure how the market is, but I do know there good numbers of people out there who are choosing that career path.
I'd ask around at local papers in the area - even if it just meant spending a day or two with each editor, learning the trade. It could turn into an internship.