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A Career in Journalism
Good Afternoon to all the beautiful members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Friends and Silent Viewers. I am humbly seeking the answer to a pondering question, and please forgive me if I has been posted before. (I'm not as computer savvy as most!) I have a genuine interest in Journalism, however I'm being persuaded to go into education. Although I love children, I honestly feel as if I won't be completely happy in that career. (And, I'm aware that not choosing a career wisely could cause tons of grief and unhappiness.) The dilema is I'm almost half-way through my college career, and I seriously considering changing my major to my first love-Journalism. I know the field is highly competitive, but I have always loved all facets of English and Communications. I have a strong desire to pursue a career as a news anchor/ newspaper columnist, only to hear how competitive the field is, and how producers look for a certain "type" of person. After reading Ida B. Wells-Barnett's triumphant biography, I am certain if she could do it, so can I. My question is, are the opportunities for black women in the field of Journalism as scarce as many make them out to be? Also, I've been looking into New York University's Graduate program in Journalism and it looks highly accrediated. Would a Master's degree further my chances of landing a job at a news station, magazine company, etc...By the way, I am fully aware and ok with starting from the VERY bottom of the field. Any help would be graciously appreciated and I apologize for taking up so much time! Be Blessed!
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