What can I do with my studies?
Journalism:
What can I do with my studies in
- Arts
- Broadcasting
- Communications
- Economy
- Ethics
- Geography
- History
- International relations
- Multimedia
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Public relations
As a current or prospective student, or as an academic or professional counsellor, you can discover:
- Information to help you choose or compare fields of studies
- Employment prospects
- Relevant experience
- Potential employers, and
- Job search resources
The information is presented by frequently asked questions:
- What subjects are studied?
- What are some examples of jobs on the market?
- What are the employment prospects in this field?
- Where can I gain relevant experience?
- What job search resources are available?
What subjects are studied?
Undergraduate Studies
The following is an overview of the types of knowledge related to this field of study. These will enable you to compare them to other fields of study.
Undergraduate University (3-4 years)
Graduate Studies
There are many attractive and exciting graduate programs for students interested in pursuing their education, specializing and doing further research. Below are some examples:
- Announcer
- Communication Agent
- Commentator
- Communication Counsellor
- Cyber Journalist
- Journalist
- Media Agent
- Media Coordinator
- Photo Journalist
- Press Attaché
- Programme Editor
- Researcher
- Writer
Advanced Professional Studies
For many graduates, first-entry programs serve as an initial step to advanced professional studies in medicine, law or education.
BACK TO TOPWhat are some examples of jobs on the market?
There are many occupations related to your post-secondary education. The following are some examples of the job opportunities that could be available with an undergraduate degree:
- Authors and Writers (NOC 5121)
- Editors (NOC 5122)
- Journalists (NOC 5123)
- Managers – Publishing, Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and Performing Arts (NOC 0512)
- Professional Occupations in Public relations and Communications (NOC 5124)
- Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations (NOC 5131)
- Sales, Marketing, and Advertising Managers (NOC 0611)
Some Job Opportunities May Require Additional Qualifications or Experience in the Field
- Authors and Writers (NOC 5121)
- Editors (NOC 5122)
- Managers in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport (NOC 051)
- Professional Occupations in Public Relations and Communications (NOC 5124)
- Sales, Marketing, and Advertising Managers (NOC 0611)
- Writing, Translating and Public Relations Professionals (NOC 512)
Some Jobs Require Graduate Studies: Masters
- Agencies or Multimedia organizations
- Consultation agencies
- Cultural centres
- Educational institutions
- Governments
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Radio
- Research centres
- Television
You can also gain experience in the following work fields:
- Administration
- Arts
- Communications
- Consultation
- Health
- History
- Politics
- Science
- Sports
What are the employment prospects in this field?
Job Prospects for this Field of Study
The Job Futures website gives you information on employment prospects in this field of study. It allows you to compare average annual salaries and average unemployment rates of graduates at the baccalaureate and master’s degree levels.
Undergraduate University (3 or 4 years)
Area of study: Journalism
English
- CAUCUS, The Political Magazine of the University of Ottawa Students
- Tabaret Magazine of University of Ottawa
- The Fulcrum
- The Ottawa Citizen
- The Ottawa Sun
French
- CAUCUS, Magazine politique des étudiants Université d'Ottawa
- Magazine Tabaret de l’Université d'Ottawa
- La Rontonde
- Le Droit
Some Jobs Require Graduate Studies: Doctorate
Duties and Employment Requirements
A university degree gives you access to a variety of occupations according to the National Occupational Classification. This website describes occupational groups connected to various fields of study. It provides a description of the main duties as well as employment requirements.
Canada Capital Region
- 3Net Media Inc.
- Agora Bookstore and Internet Café
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Air Canada
- AQETA, section Outaouais (French)
- Bowdens Media Monitoring Ltd.
- Canada Border Services Agengy
- Canada Council for the Arts
- Canadian Association of Broadcasters
- Canadian Automobile Association
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
- Canadian Conference of the Arts
- Canadian Heritage
- Canadian Museum of Civilization
- Canadian Payments Association
- Canada Revenue Agency
- Capgemini
- City of Ottawa
- Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (French)
- CPAC
- Department of Justice Canada
- Export Development Canada
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Foreign Affairs Canada
- Health Canada
- House of Commons
- Human Resources and Social Development
- Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
- Industry Canada
- International Trade Canada
- Le Droit (French)
- La Cité Collégiale (French)
- MBNA Canada Bank
- National Arts Center
- Natural Resources Canada
- Nortel Networks Corporation
- Novotel Ottawa
- Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
- Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board
- Parks Canada
- Prime Minister's Office
- Privy Council Office
- Royal LePage Real Estate Services Limited
- SAP Canada Inc.
- Sirius
- Sport Information Resource Centre
- Statistics Canada
- Tecsult Inc.
- The Ottawa Citizen
- Transport Canada
- University of Ottawa - Human Resources
Ontario
- Axa Canada
- Blockbuster Canada
- Canadian Environmental Network
- Canadian Television Fund
- Freedom 55
- International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers
- Loblaws Supermarkets Limited
- Merrill Lynch Canada Inc.
Other Provinces
- Cadnetics Inc.
- Consult-Action PAE Inc.
- GE Information Technology Solutions
- Insight
- Mercer Human Resource Consulting
- Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP
- Mont Tremblant
- Nova Envirocom (French)
- Procom Technology
- Sports Gilbert-Rousseau (French)
- The Jim Pattison Group
International Requirements
Every country has its own particular requirements, administrative laws, professional regulations and work permits. It is important to consider how well you know the region in which you would like to work.
Two important points to consider are: How well do you know the organizational system of this foreign country? How well do you know the country's official language?
If you choose to work abroad, it may be necessary to have your qualifications recognized. For more information on agreements and treaties that have been created between countries, you can visit the website:- Association de la presse francophone (French)
- Association des journalistes indépendants du Québec (French)
- Association des médias écrits communautaires du Québec (French)
- Automobile Journalists Association of Canada
- Canada NewsWire
- Canada’s Community Newspapers
- Canadian Association of Broadcasters
- Canadian Association of Journalists
- Canadian Church Press
- Canadian Communication Association
- Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation
- Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
- Canadian Media Guild
- Canadian Newspaper Association
- Canadian Science Writer’s Association
- Canadian University Press
- Conseil de presse du Québec (French)
- Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec (French)
- JournalismNet
- Le journaliste québécois (French)
- National Press Club of Canada
- Ontario Press Council
- Poynter Online
- Québec Community Newspapers Association
- Ryerson Review of Journalism
- Sources
- The Canadian Press
- The Toronto Press Club
- Union de la presse francophone (French)
Here are some other resources that may be useful depending on your destination: