Media

Careers in Media

Knowledge of a world language also helps journalists better understand the culture of the country from which they are reporting. Listed below are the primary areas in arts and media studies where language skills may be required.

Advertising

For a career in advertising where you can use your world languages, consult the Fisher College of Business’ marketing and economics course, along with their standard business track, and continue to study your world languages at the advanced level, taking advantage of any business-related language course that may be available. 

Entertainment

To pursue a career in an entertainment area where you can use your language skills, you might consider The Department of Theater, Film and Media Arts or (International) Film Studies as possible paths. You should also continue your advanced language studies.

Journalism

To pursue a career in Journalism where you can use your language skills you should consult an advisor at the OSU School of Communication and continue your advanced language studies. 

Journalism Fellowships

• The Arthur F. Burns Fellowship Program
  A two-month (August-September) working fellowship for young German and American print and broadcast journalists. Ten participants from each country work at counterpart news organizations. Travel expenses and a stipend are provided. Funded by private-sector grants. Applicants should be working journalists in any news media with demonstrated journalistic talent and an interest in U.S.-European affairs.
• The Knight International Press Fellowships
  Sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, this program annually awards approximately 22 American journalists and news executives with fellowships to spend from two to nine months abroad in a variety of teaching, training, consulting and assistance roles, usually working in conjunction with overseas media centers. The program pays expenses and provides a stipend. Contact the Center by fax or mail for detailed application and program guidelines. Launched in late 1993. Applications are competitive and are reviewed on a rotating basis throughout the year. 
• The McGee Journalism Fellowships in Southern Africa
  Each year, a journalist from the United States will be posted to one or more countries in southern Africa as a McGee Fellow. For three to four months, the journalist will share his or her expertise with colleagues in the region--consulting in newsrooms, leading workshops or teaching at a university. The fellowship was set up in 2001 by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) with a grant from the McGee Foundation, established by John F. and Ruth B. McGee and their family. 

Broadcasting (Radio and Television)

To pursue a career in broadcasting, consult an advisor at the OSU School of Communication and continue your language studies at the advanced level.