Major

Careers

Related Skills

Effective oral and communicating skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Effective writing capability
Creativity – using sounds, color, imagery and art
Reporting and computer skills
Knowledge of computer software
Ability to create influential and entertaining messages
Strong research capabilities
Critical thinking skills
Attention to detail and well organized
Individual and a good team player
Understanding of different cultures
Demonstrate curiosity, confidence, assertiveness, creativity, initiative, tact, competitive spirit, enthusiasm, persistence, and diplomacy.
Display appropriate talents for public performance and appearance such as sense of humor, verbal and written communication skills, imagination, showmanship and an outgoing personality.

Develop excellent technical and computer skills, especially internet proficiency and knowledge.
Engage in related extra-curricular opportunities available at ISU.
Seek opportunities for experience in any performance situation such as drama, debate, public speaking, music or athletics in order to demonstrate talent as well as ability to handle pressure.
Secure an internship for any area of mass media endeavor.
Consider shadowing or informational interviewing as a means through which to gain information, develop contacts, build mentoring relationships, and gain entry into a competitive field.

Gain work experience with campus or local television stations.
Seek part-timeor volunteer opportunities with independent production companies.
Participatein drama club – directing, acting or technical crew.
Develop excellent writing, reporting and editing skills.
Volunteer to announce sporting events on campus or at local high schools.
Consider taking courses in political science, economics, sociology or any applicable field for news broadcasting careers.
Read trade publications.

Gain campus or local radio experience.
Secure internships.
Announce sporting events.
Host music programming for parties and social events.
Coordinate, program, and promote musical events.
Gain performance experience through music, drama, or public speaking.
Create a demonstration tape to be used as a sample of vocal and speaking talent.

Obtain sales experience through part-time work or internships.
Volunteer to sell advertising space for campus newspaper, radio, or television station.
Take courses in business to increase financial knowledge base.
Complete internship with advertising agency or market research firm.
Compile portfolio of writing,graphics, and ideas for creative development.
Gain knowledge/experience withsoftware and technology applicable to media.
Take course in statistics, datainterpretation, writing, and advertising.

Obtain entrepreneurial knowledge and experience through starting a small businessor taking business courses.
Volunteer to do video editing/production for campus videographers or television stations.
Gain contacts in the specific industry of interest (e.g. develop relationships with wedding photographers in order to build wedding videography business).
Enter video contests.
Cultivate artistic talents.
Seek internships with post-production or editing companies.