Journalism

The Field

Working in Journalism provides a unique opportunity to answer pressing questions, channel valuable information to the public and seek out and expose the truth. A degree or certificate in journalism can prepare you for a range of careers in the communications field.

Students participating in the Journalism program also produce The Skyline View, Skyline College’s student-run newspaper, providing hands-on experience with print-production, journalistic writing, editing, and various forms of online media.

In order to succeed in journalism, students will need to demonstrate a passion for asking questions and examining all points of view to find the answer. Students must employ problem solving skills in addition to demonstrating solid interpersonal, writing and analytical skills.

Career Outlook

Skyline College’s Journalism Program is both an academic and career technical program that prepares students to enter the workforce in journalism and related fields. We offer both an Associate of Arts degree which can help to create a clear path for transfer to a four year institution and a certificate of achievement which provides a head start on the road to employment.

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in California make an average of $60,880 per year according to the U.S. Department of Labor, but reporters in the San Francisco area can be be higher. Industries related to journalism include public relations, marketing, advertising, government, publishing, radio and television broadcasting, telecommunications, and information services and consulting. Salary ranges for communications jobs may vary widely.

• Define how convergence has impacted journalism, particularly print journalism, and identify ways to adapt practices and content to that impact.
• Effectively communicate information through a variety of platforms, including the Internet and mobile computing.
• Write publishable articles.