Undergraduate Career Services
A major in journalism, strategic communication, or media and information builds broad industry knowledge and the hands-on skills to launch your career.
Access Career Resources
Whether you want to be a reporter, a media planner, a graduate student or anything in between, the staff and faculty in the Hubbard School can help you plan your future.
Discover Handshake
The University of Minnesota utilizes Handshake for all internship and job postings. Check out the opportunities and be sure to use saved searches and notifications to learn of new opportunities.
Students: Who to Contact When
Hubbard students have many career development resources available — through both CLA Career Services and through the Hubbard School’s Career Coach/Assistant Director of Career and Employer Engagement. Click the plus signs (+) to expand the boxes below to learn more about the options available. Unsure which resource is the best for your question? Contact Lee Burke in 110 Murphy Hall ([email protected]) for guidance.
CLA Career Services
CLA Drop-in Hours (in person or virtual)
CLA Drop-in Hours are a great place to start for any career questions; common topics covered include resume/cover letter review, help using Handshake, career exploration. CLA in-person drop-in hours are in 411 Bruininks Hall. No appointment needed. For virtual drop-ins: Fill out a brief intake form and then get connected to a CLA Career Services staff member who will assist you. Drop-ins are typically 10-15 minutes long. In order to connect the most quickly for virtual drop-ins, please install the Zoom for Meetings Desktop App or the Zoom Mobile App. It is very easy to install! View the Zoom app installation instructions.
E-Doc Review (review of resumes and cover letters)
Submit your resume and/or cover letter for customized feedback from CLA Career Services Peer Coaches.
Web Resources
CLA Career Services website has a wide range of resources available. Below are a few commonly utilized by Hubbard Students:
- Career Field newsletters: Sign up for monthly newsletters with job and internship postings, events, student & alumni profiles, and more!
- Career Guides: Access comprehensive information on career topics such as resumes, interviewing, networking, and more.
CLA Career Coaching
CLA career coaches meet with students (and alumni who graduated a year ago or less) for 30-minute appointments in-person, phone, or online appointment. Questions, concerns, accommodations needed? Call: 612-624-7577 or email [email protected].
Typical reasons Hubbard students meet with career coaches:
- Major and Career Exploration
- Interest in career fields outside of Journalism and Strategic Communication (i.e. Government/Non-Profit, Pre-Law)
Hubbard Career Coach
Our Career Coach is ready to help you take the next steps toward success. Their office is in 110 Murphy Hall.
Lee Burke
Assistant Director of Career and Employer Engagement
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Lee Burke is available to meet with all Hubbard School students online or in-person. To make an appointment, please visit the Career Coach Scheduling Calendar.
Employers: Looking to Hire Our Students?
Our students are well-prepared for internships and jobs after graduation. If you're looking to hire Hubbard School students, please read the following information.
Employers are encouraged to review Recruit at UMN, which outlines best practices, policies and protocols for recruiting students for employment. Visit the UMN Handshake resources page to learn more about the platform and get started posting positions today!
When you post on Handshake, you'll get a reference number for the job posting, which you can pass on to our Student Services office by emailing [email protected]. Student Services will add your posting to an internal job/internship board available only to Hubbard School majors. Questions about your posting? Email [email protected].
If you prefer not to post on Handshake, you can still send the job posting link to [email protected] for placement on our internal job board.
Other Resources:
One advantage of being housed in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) is that Hubbard School students and employers can use the great Career Services resources developed by the college.
- Learn how to connect with students at the University of Minnesota.
- CLA offers an Internship Toolkit for employers.
Interested in becoming a mentor?
Each year, the Hubbard School matches undergraduate students with working professionals, both locally and virtually, to build skills and strengthen networks for everyone.
Career Paths: Journalism
Below is a small sampling of what alumni with a degree in journalism have pursued, organized by the most common career fields they go into (although keep in mind that there are alumni in all eight of the career fields). You can also utilize the LinkedIn's Alumni Tool and the Maroon and Gold Network to further explore alumni career pathways and connect directly with professionals, as well as the following online resources:
Handshake Journalism JobsTV Jobs Online News Association
Note: *Asterisks denote that further education and/or training is often required
Communication & Media
Internships
- Programming Intern, BET
- Reporter, The Minnesota Daily
- Sports Intern, KSTP
- News Intern, WCCO
- News Intern, KTTC-TV
- Intern Reporter, St. Paul Pioneer Press
- Editorial Intern, Tiger Oak Media
- News Intern, Kare 11
- Publishing Intern, Greenspring Media
- Communications Intern, Fox Sports North
-
Intern, The Riveter Magazine
Entry-Level
- K-12 Education Reporter, Duluth News Tribune
- General Assignment Reporter, KEYC News 12 - Mankato
-
Host & Reporter, Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC
Experienced
- Editor, FenderBender Magazine
- Sports Anchor, CBS - Duluth
- Features & Arts Editor, St. Paul Pioneer Press
- Political Reporter, MPR News
- Reporter, The Minnesota Star Tribune
- Staff Reporter, MinnPost
- Morning News Anchor, WZTV Fox 17
- Radio Reporter, Coast Alaska
- Reporter, WCCO TV
- Aviation Reporter, Dallas Morning News
- Multimedia News Reporter, KARE 11
-
Senior Editor, Touchpoint Media
Graduate Programs
- Master's in Strategic Communication, University of Minnesota
Business
Internships
- Operations Intern, National American Hockey League
- Corporate Communications Intern, U.S. Bank
Entry-Level
- Associate Producer, LEVEL Studios
- Events Team Member, iHeartMedia
Experienced
- Senior Communications Manager, Land O’Lakes
- External Communications Specialist, Best Buy
Graduate Programs
- MBA, University of Minnesota
Education
Internships
- Peer Advisor, CLA Student Services, University of Minnesota
- Communications & Engagement Intern, Housing & Residential Life
Entry-Level
- Student Services Specialist, University of Minnesota
Experienced
- Communications Manager, Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication
Arts
Internships
- Photographer, The Wake Student Magazine
- Video Marketing Intern, Denamico
- Communications Intern, Edina Historical Society
Entry-Level & Experienced
- Freelance Photographer, Star Tribune
- Latino Community Liaison, Mixed Blood Theatre
Graduate Programs
- MFA, University of Minnesota
Government & Law
Internships
- Constituent Services intern, Office of Mayor Christopher B. Coleman
Entry-Level
- Reporter, Politics in Minnesota
Experienced
- Communications Coordinator, MN Department of Health
- Associate Attorney*, Nilan Johnson Lewis
Tech
Entry-Level
- Web Developer*, The Wall Street Journal
- Associate Software Engineer*, Olson
- Digital producer, BringMeTheNews
Experienced
- Associate UX Designer*, Accruent
- Senior User Experience Designer*, Matchpoint NY
Career Paths: Strategic Communication
Below is a small sampling of what alumni with a degree in strategic communication have pursued, organized by the most common career fields they go into (although keep in mind that there are alumni in all eight of the career fields). You can also utilize the LinkedIn's Alumni Tool and the Maroon and Gold Network to further explore alumni career pathways and connect directly with professionals, as well as the following online resources:
HandshakeCreative HotList Media BistroMedia Line
Note: *Asterisks denote that further education and/or training is often required
Communication & Media
Internships
- Account Planning Intern, Fallon
- Media Intern, Colle + McVoy
- Social Media Manager, The Black Sheep Media Company
- Marketing & Events Intern, Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine
- Public Relations Intern, Fetch Public Relations
- Summer Intern, Fast Horse
- Consumer Brand Public Relations Intern, Kohl’s
Entry-Level
- Assistant Account Executive, Geometry Global
- Assistant Research Executive, Millward Brown
- Media Strategist, OLSON
- Marketing and Strategy Coordinator, Fusion Hill
Experienced
- Account Manager, Nina Hale
- Director of Analytics, Havas Worldwide
- VP, Associate Media Director, Cramer-Krasselt
- Communications Specialist, Medtronic
- VP, Strategy and Media, space150
- Associate Creative Director, BBDO Minneapolis
- Account Director, Yahoo
- Broadcast Supervisor, Haworth Marketing & Media
- Insight Director, Colle + McVoy
- Communications Director, Fallon
Graduate Programs
- Master's in Strategic Communication, University of Minnesota
Business
Internships
- Business Analyst Intern, Target
- Sales and Management Intern, Enterprise Holdings
- Sales Intern, Clockwork
- Operations Intern, National American Hockey League
- Campus Marketing Intern, Great Lakes Coca Cola Distribution
- Marketing Intern, North Pole Engineering
- Marketing Intern, Kelvin Techstyles
- Corporate Communications Intern, Hormel Foods
- Marketing Intern, Holiday Station Stores
- Marketing Intern, Anagram International
- Marketing Intern, Royal Credit Union
- Communications Intern, Wells Fargo
- Community Relations Intern, Buffalo Wild Wings
Entry-Level
- Marketing Coordinator, Capella University
- Sales & Marketing Assistant, Titan Worldwide
- Sales And Marketing Specialist, Clockwork
- Project Coordinator, Story Stick Marketing
- Events Team Member, iHeartMedia
Experienced
- Digital Marketing Consultant, Children’s Hospitals of Minnesota
- Retail Procurement Analyst, Target
- Interactive Producer, Apple
- Compliance Consultant, U.S. Bank
Graduate Programs
- MBA, University of Minnesota
Education
Internships
- Peer Advisor, CLA Student Services, University of Minnesota
- Communications & Engagement Intern, Housing & Residential Life
Entry-Level
- Student Services Specialist, University of Minnesota
- Admissions Counselor, University of Minnesota
Experienced
- Assistant Director, Career Services, University of Minnesota*
- Research & Instruction Librarian, University of St. Thomas*
- Director of Communications, White Bear Lake Area Schools
- Academic Advisor, University of Minnesota*
Graduate Programs
- M.Ed. in Multicultural Teaching & Learning, University of Minnesota
- M.Ed. in Student Development Administration, Seattle University
- MLIS (Library Information Science), College of St. Catherine
Arts
Internships
- Marketing Intern, First Avenue & the 7th St. Entry
- Gallery Guard, Weisman Art Museum
- Museum Experience Coordinator Intern, Minnesota Children’s Museum
- Video Marketing Intern, Denamico
- Event Planning Intern, Savvy Event Studio
- Communications Intern, Edina Historical Society
- Marketing Intern, Skyway Theatre
Experienced
- Stylist, Stitch Fix
- Creative Lead, Public Works™
Graduate Programs
- MFA, University of Minnesota
Nonprofit & Advocacy
Internships
- Event Coordinator Intern, Special Olympics Minnesota
- Marketing and Communications Intern, YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities
- Public Relations Intern, Girl Scouts of Minnesota
- Communications Intern, City of Edina
- Project Intern, Modern Foundation
- Youth Program and Communications Intern, Cookie Cart Minneapolis
- Development Intern, Girls on the Run-Twin Cities
- Public Relations Intern, Special Olympics Minnesota
- Communications Intern, Pollen Midwest
- Development Intern, American Craft Council
Entry-Level
- Diversity and Outreach Specialist, Minnesota Judicial Branch
- Social Media and Youth Engagement Coordinator at Minnesota Peace Project
- Policy, Research, and Outreach Assistant, Education Minnesota
- Communications Associate, Alliance for a Better Minnesota
Experienced
- Outreach Manager, Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities
Graduate Programs
- Master of Public Affairs, Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Government & Law
Internships
- Strategic Communications Intern, Minnesota Population Center
- Legislative Intern, North Dakota Legislative Council
- IT Communications Intern, Hennepin County
- Intern, US Department of State
- Public Relations Intern, City of Saint Paul
- Campaign Intern, Chris Coleman for Minnesota Governor
- Editing Intern, U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Entry-Level
- Law Clerk, Friedman Iverson
- Judicial Law Clerk, Minnesota Judicial Branch
- Associate Attorney, Briggs and Morgan, P.A.*
- Assistant County Attorney, Hennepin County*
- Paralegal, Brownson & Ballou, PLLP
- Administrative Assistant, Texas Watch
- Policy Analyst, Minnesota Department of Human Services*
Experienced
- Communications Director, MN Department of Agriculture
- Communications Director, Texas Democratic Party
- Head of Public Affairs, British Consulate
- Senior Communications Advisor, Betsy Hodges for Minneapolis Mayor
- Marketing & PR Manager, City of St. Paul
- Media Relations Manager, State of Minnesota
- Communications Director, Hennepin County
- Communications Planner, Minnesota Department of Human Services
Graduate Programs
- JD, University of Minnesota
- JD, Harvard Law School
- MPP, University of Minnesota
- Master of Public Affairs, Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Tech
Entry-Level
- Web Developer, The Wall Street Journal
- Web Operations Intern, Medica
Experienced
- COO, Clockwork
- Information Technology Specialist, Minnesota House of Representatives
- Senior User Experience Designer, Matchpoint NY
- Software Architect of New Product Development, TIES
Healthcare & Science
Internships
- Corporate Event Specialist Intern, Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Entry-Level
- Community Health Specialist, PeaceCorps International
- Content Coordinator - Marketing and Communications, HealthPartners
Experienced
- Health Content Developer, Medicom Health Interactive
- Health Promotion Specialist, Boynton Health
- Social Responsibility Director, UnitedHealth Group
- Health Educator, MN Department of Health
- Director, Media Advocacy, American Cancer Society
Graduate Programs
- MA, Health Communication, University of Minnesota
Career Paths: Media & Information
Below is a small sampling of what alumni with a degree in media & information have pursued, organized by the most common career fields they go into (although keep in mind that there are alumni in all eight of the career fields). You can also utilize the LinkedIn's Alumni Tool and the Maroon and Gold Network to further explore alumni career pathways and connect directly with professionals, as well as the following online resources:
Handshake MN Council of NonprofitsUSA Jobs
Note: *Asterisks denote that further education and/or training is often required
Communication & Media
Internships
- Editorial Intern, The Society Pages
Entry-Level
- Media Analyst, Compass Point Media
Experienced
- Media Researcher, NBC
- Director of Analytics, Havas Worldwide
Graduate Programs
MA in Mass Communication, University of Minnesota
Education
Internships
- Tutor, Lindahl Academic Center
- Communications & Engagement Intern, Housing & Residential Life
- Research Assistant, University of Minnesota
Entry-Level
- Student Services Specialist, University of Minnesota
Experienced
- Research & Instruction Librarian, University of St. Thomas*
- Professor, University of Minnesota*
Government & Law
Internships
- Intern, U.S. Senate
- Court Monitor Intern, WATCH (now Advocates for Human Rights)
- Minnesota Student Association, President
Entry-Level
- Policy Analyst, Minnesota Department of Human Services*
- Project Assistant, Johnson Becker PLLC
- Law Clerk, Grell Feist*
- Deputy Campaign Manager, Neighbors for Ilhan Omar
Experienced
- Communications Director, MN Department of Agriculture
- Law Clerk, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy*
- Political Director, TakeAction Minnesota
Graduate Programs
- JD, University of Minnesota
- JD, Vermont Law School
- JD, Mitchell Hamline
- MPP, University of Minnesota