Say i maybe want a career in journalism...?

Question

I like reading the news, watching MSNBC and CNN, and am thinking about maybe doing something with that. the SIU on CNN is really interesting, and i was wondering what specific major would you need to do something like that? what's the best track?

Answer 1

You would want to start right now with writting as much as you can, "a writer writes always",  look into your school paper, local paper, local cable access tv station etc.,  get involved and meet people in the industry.  In college you would major in mass communications, journalism, or general communications.  Public speaking is also helpful, join the local chapter of the Toast Masters.  In this business it is about what you know but also about who you know.  Good luck.