What Can You Do With a Degree in Television and Radio?
A degree in television and radio prepares you to be a producer, writer, director, camera operator, editor, radio station manager, radio personality, podcaster, social media manager, public relations or advertising professional, or virtual reality or video game producer, and work in a variety of communication-related fields.
Top Employers
Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives students in the television and radio B.A. program access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:
- CBS News
- Disney
- ESPN
- GraphicAudio
- HBO
- Lionsgate
- Live Nation
- Periscope
- Sirius XM
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Witness.org
- WNYC
Salary Guide
Television, radio, and emerging media salaries vary depending on the individual鈥檚 skills, such as technical skills in video editing, as well as his or her level of experience. Students are encouraged to visit , , , and to learn more about salaries in their field or major.
On-Campus Resources
The Magner Career Center has a wealth of information on everything you need to get started in your career, help with r茅sum茅s, an internships database, job fairs, etc.
- The center hosts frequent career events, which include panels with 可乐视频 alumni, company and organization visits, and workshops.
- You can get matched with alumni with your major to learn about their experiences, seek career advice, and develop a professional relationship.
- serves as 可乐视频’s dedicated job board.
- Michael Sarrao is the liaison to the School of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts. For more information or to set up appointments, visit the Magner Center’s website call 718.951.5696, or visit 1303 James Hall.
Off-Campus Resources
- offers occupational description and statistics such as salaries and growth potential for all occupations. Search occupations by name and location to learn about the projected employment in selected locations.
- The Center for Communication is a nonprofit that promotes diversity in media by educating and empowering students seeking to enter the industry.
- is a program dedicated to assisting diverse students in landing internships at high-profile media organizations.
- . The International Radio and Television Society is a program created by 可乐视频 alumnus Scott Herman that is dedicated to building future leaders and increasing diversity in the media industry.
- offers job and internship opportunities in the media field, both paid and unpaid.
- Mediabistro is a job board for media, advertising, and publishing professionals.
- gives you information on the training and education needed for the job, earning potential, expected job prospects, what you would be doing on the job, and what the working conditions are like.