Good thoughts on the value of studying journalism

Some good thoughts are offered in this piece by a journalism student about the value of studying journalism.

The printed word is not what it used to be and never will be again. But journalism will live on and jobs will be there. I don't expect a boom per se, but it will get better as online news and revenue from it continues to grow.

If a student feels that call to journalism, he or she should pursue it. Making less money is better than making more and settling for something you don't love to do.

Follow the link above. It's worth your time if you are considering journalism.

5 news organizations that are hiring

The trend of hiring journalists continues to have positive signs. There are places still not replacing people when they leave for another job or retire, but that's not true everywhere. This is a good sign.

Most of what you will find on this link on the cub reporters website are online jobs. But this site is full of postings for full-time positions and internships.

Journalism jobs making a comeback

The job market for journalists just might be on the rebound. A lot of the jobs don't look like a lot of the old jobs that were lost, but a job's a job these days.

This story from Poynter plus a couple of links within explain the trend.