What is journalism?

  • Journalism serves an essential role in democracy by keeping citizens informed about their world. The news
    and information gained through reporting, writing, editing and visual journalism reaches the public through
    print, broadcast, online and mobile channels. – Elon Comm
  • Journalism is the practice of gathering, recording, verifying, and reporting on information of public importance.
    Though these general duties have been historically consistent, the particulars of the journalistic process have
    evolved as the ways information is collected, disseminated, and consumed have changed. – Purdue Online Writing Lab

Classes and Curriculum Information

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Journalism sustains democracy by keeping citizens informed about their world. The Journalism Department gives life to the First Amendment by promoting a free press and teaching the skills necessary to seek facts, write, produce and report news, information and other significant matters in a transparent manner. A major in journalism provides students with the knowledge and technical skills used in contemporary media platforms, and an understanding of legal and ethical professional practices that are needed to tell objective stories for the public good. Students learn to report through finding and interviewing sources and interpreting data in order to tell fair, informative, and compelling stories.

Types of Roles

News/Documentaries

  • Reporting
  • Editing
  • Producing
  • Feature Writing
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Sports Journalism
  • Political Journalism
  • Freelance Journalism
  • Travel Journalism
  • Music Journalism
  • Entertainment Journalism
  • Financial Journalism
  • Science Writing
  • Documentary writing and production
  • Photojournalism
  • Videography
  • Digital post-production editing
  • Podcast creation
  • Social media writing/curating/strategizing

Digital and Print Magazines

  • Long-form writing
  • Copy editing
  • Art direction
  • Graphic design
  • Photography
  • Reporting
  • Magazine management
  • Web Content Management
  • Digital marketing and promotion

Business/Public Relations

  • In-house media production
  • Advertising
  • Marketing/promotion
  • Public relations
  • Special events
  • Media relations
  • Fundraising
  • Business writing
  • Account services
  • Print production
  • Management
  • Administration

Law

  • Prosecution
  • Defense
  • Litigation
  • Contractual
  • Corporate
  • Nonprofit or public interest
  • Mediation

Publishing/Writing

  • Publishing
  • Proofreading
  • Editing
  • Publicity
  • Creative Writing

Employers and Titles of Recent Journalism Elon Alumni

Company Title City State
KPNX-12 News Digital Producer Phoenix Arizona
NFL Media Researcher Los Angeles California
Xanterra Travel Collection Talent Marketing Specialist Denver Colorado
WBOC-Channel 16 Photographer and Editor Milton Delaware
Brady: United Against Gun Violence Communications Intern Washington District of Colombia
The Leadership Institute Studios Intern Washington District of Colombia
Florida State Golf Association Communications Intern Tampa Florida
TK Elevator Video Production Intern Atlanta Georgia
C | Louise PR PR Marketing Assistant Chicago Illinois
WBAL-Hearst Television Jayne Miller Investigative Fellow Baltimore Maryland
Cape Cod Baseball League Videography Intern Yarmouth Port Massachusetts
Uwill Student Mental Health Marketing Associate Boston Massachusetts
Biloxi Shuckers Baseball Broadcaster and Media Relations Manager Biloxi Mississippi
Lippe Taylor Integrated Marketing Intern for Healthcare New York New York
DiGennaro Communications Public Relations Intern New York New York
Golin Associate New York New York
Campbell University Athletics Athletics Communications Graduate Assistant Buies Creek North Carolina
Queens University Athletics Graphic and Video Content Creator Graduate Assistant Charlotte North Carolina
Elon University Assistant Director of Athletics Communications Elon North Carolina
Morehead City Marlins Lead Play-by-Play Broadcaster Morehead City North Carolina
Elon University Graduate Year of Service Fellow Elon North Carolina
TelevisaUnivision Multimedia Journalist Raleigh North Carolina
Learfield Audio Audio Studio Host Winston-Salem North Carolina
Office of Governor Josh Stein Executive Assistant Raleigh North Carolina
Elon University Program Assistant – Elon in Charlotte Charlotte North Carolina
Wake Forest University WAKECommunities Coordinator Winston-Salem North Carolina
Susie Films Production Assistant Intern Charlotte North Carolina
The Social Story Lab Branding/Content Creator Cincinnati Ohio
ACE Creatives Associate Social Media Manager Remote Remote
WYFF News 4 Morning/Dayside Producer Greenville South Carolina
The Virginian-Pilot Digital Producer Newport News Virginia
The Seattle Times Photojournalism Intern Seattle Washington
Wisconsin Public Radio Second Century News Fellow Milwaukee Wisconsin

Journalism Job Boards

  • Journalism Jobs – Jobs and internships in journalism
  • Journalism Next – Job and community website for minority journalists and media professionals
  • Public Media Jobs – Job opportunities in public radio and TV
  • The Media Job Board – Jobs and internships in the media industry
  • MediaBistro – Jobs and internships in the media industry
  • Public Affairs Council – Jobs in public affairs, government relations, communications, and PR
  • OPA Jobs – Jobs and internships on Capitol Hill, DC
  • FlexJobs – Job board for remote and hybrid jobs, includes reporting and publishing jobs

Extracurriculars at Elon

Professional Associations & Organizations

Professional Networks for Inclusive Excellence

– Updated November 2025