Internships

Every year, the School of Journalism places students in internships both locally and around the country including national media organizations such as NBC, CBS, CNN, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, Reuters, The Los Angeles Times and ESPN to name a few. Several media companies visit the school each semester to interview graduating students for jobs in major newsrooms and our Strategic Communication faculty hold a job fair that more than 75 companies participate in to recruit our students.

Throughout the school year, Journalism students receive information each week about opportunities for internships and scholarships. All students enroll in an online web portal called MUConnect, where they can find a group called Journalism Undergraduate Advising. This ensures they receive the most up-to-date information concerning opportunities for Journalism students.

Career Services

When you’re looking for a job, employers will notice the J-School listed on your resume and know that means you have the experience and confidence to succeed. Our Career Center also brings recruiters to campus through journalism job fairs and communications with students regarding internship and job openings.

Online Resources

• Career Modules — the Journalism Undergraduate Student Advising Canvas page features helpful information and resources related to a variety of career topics.
• Mizzou Career Tools — a digital hub of resources that covers hundreds of career-readiness materials, including guides, videos, blogs, and infographics.
• Handshake — the employment site for Mizzou students to find campus jobs, internships and full-time career opportunities from across the U.S. and abroad. Login to search for job vacancies, sign up for interviews, and RSVP to career fairs.
• Journalism Career Resources — the Journalism & Media Career Community highlights  the different areas students can pursue in the fields of communication and media.
• Sample Journalism Resumes — sample documents created by career services for different emphasis areas.

Career Coaching

• Students can schedule an appointment at the MU Career Center via MU Connect or drop-in weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to the Student Success Center. Career Specialists are ready to assist with resumes, cover letters, career exploration, job searching and more.                 

Connecting with Employers

• Career Fairs — Mizzou hosts a range of industry-based career fairs open to all majors.
• Employer visits — Recruiters come to campus to host information sessions and interviews.

Career Outcomes

The MU Outcomes Survey provides insight into the career plans of J School graduates and tells a story of student success.

• 49.8% of recent Journalism alumni reside in the Show Me State
• 99.7% of 2024 Journalism grads had a successful outcome within 6 months of spring graduation.
• 259 unique entities hired J-School grads including 14 Fortune 500 companies