Chicago Careers in Journalism (CCIJ)
What is Journalism?
Journalism is about what is new and what is different. What it means. Why we care. That never goes out of style and has never been more important. Journalism is making stories understandable and putting them into perspective-- all under intense deadline pressure. Magazines, newspapers, television, radio, the web and new media-- it is all journalism.
Overview of Chicago Careers In Journalism Program
"Chicago Careers In Journalism" supplements the student’s deep, rigorous education with the practical experience and opportunities necessary to gain entry into this highly competitive field.
- Mentoring: Students work with mentors, make connections, develop knowledge of specialized areas and produce "clips" to win internships in newsrooms across the country and around the world.
- Grants: Grants of $3,000 are awarded to help students afford unpaid journalism internships anywhere in the world.
- Metcalf Internships are being established with news organizations in Chicago, Washington D.C. and New York.
- Workshops: Journalists host a wide variety of workshops, from basic reporting to science writing and documentary production.
- Speakers Bureau: Journalists, including alumni, come to campus for informal meetings with students to discuss the intricacies of the business, the realities and the opportunities.
- Student Publications Support: The journalism adviser works with all student journalism publications to help them create their finest product.
Journalism and a University of Chicago Education
The College’s unique and rigorous liberal arts education with its emphasis on critical thinking is exceptional preparation for students wanting to become influential journalists. Every day, journalists are thrown into new, complex stories, where they need to gather information quickly, put it into perspective and convey it accurately.