For recent journalism grads, the prospects of a full time journalism job are limited – unless you want to move to a remote location for the promise of a $20,000-a-year reporting job for a newspaper that may not exist in a few years. One of the best options for those who want to work in journalism but still pay the bills is to work part-time in a non-media job while working to build your brand and freelance writing career. Here’s part one of a two-part post outlining some non-media jobs you can do with a journalism degree and skill set. It might feel weird walking into one of these job interviews with a list of newspaper internships and design programs you know, but just remember to not stress your journalism background, but rather the skills it gives you – writing, phone work, organization, adaptability, creativity, and the ability to...
