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As fun and rewarding as it may be, it’s not worth it. There are very few jobs so it is very competitive. And once you get one, you’re constantly worried about layoffs, foldings, and reorganizations. I have been laid off due to such circumstances four times in my 18-year career, and I’ve been searching for a new job for over 3 years with no luck. And the pay is terrible. I am in management and it took me 15 years to hit six figures (in NYC, which is basically pennies.) If I could do it all over again, I would have gone into something more sustainable like marketing or HR. Talk her out of it; I wish my parents did!
The industry still needs talented journalists. But she will need to be dedicated, working hard not only in classes but working on the school publications, TV and radio, whatever is offered on campus. She’ll also need to be proactive about seeking out internships where she can get her feet wet and see if this is genuinely the career for her. Regardless, strong communications skills will serve her well no matter what she ends up choosing professionally.
I actually think that the journalism field is growing. There are opportunities for journalists to create their own outlets with podcasts, blogs, and vlogs. If you try to sway her decision, she will just rebel more.
It's not for you to decide. If that's what she wants for her career then let her be. There are so many opportunities in Journalism that we aren't aware of. Just be there to support her but never interfere with her decisions on what career path to take. You may suggest but you cannot insist.
As someone with an art degree, I wouldn’t. If it’s truly her dream, she’ll regret not pursuing it. Just make sure she understands it’s rough out there, but be there for her. Set her up with financial literacy, etc. Can’t hurt to suggest community college as well, at least for two years before transferring.
There is a lot of opportunity outside of traditional journalism for people with that degree. PR, Comms, copy writing, many types of marketing. It's definitely not a dead end degree!!
No, you can offer your guidance based on your experience when she asks for it, but outside of that, I would say that you have to let young adults make their own choices.
I would not. I work in the news/media industry and it's being hit hard. The Post recently laid of hundreds (maybe thousands?) of reporters. It's a tough time for the journalism industry right now.
Journalism is a vocation, so you can't view it solely in monetary terms. It's probably better paid than nursing, on a par with teaching.
So journalists have to be committed and many say they can't imagine any other job they will work in.
But it's never going match a job in the City, software development or in accountancy
Entry level jobs are expanding- there are plenty of reporter jobs, video editors and social media jobs in the UK on national newspapers. But the pay isnt brilliant. The difficulty comes when you reach your early 30s, want to settle down and progression is very difficult.
Wages are stagnant and AI is becoming a threat.
At this stage, journalists may often transfer to working in PR, copywriting, marketing or corporate communications which are generally much better paid, even if they lack the buzz of a newsroom.
A journalism degree is reasonably transferable, so not a dead end.