The Pros v. Cons of A Degree in Journalism.

Do you need a journalism degree to work in media or be a journalist? No. I'll explain why as a Journalist in New York City. Many fantastic and famous journalist studied completely arbitrary subjects for their later career in media and journalism. A Broadcast Journalism degree is often not worth it.
•Man/Journalist working in NYC Media Industry. Day 62
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[@ethang3901]

This video seems its come from a place of disappointment and frustration. Great points on how global networking and communicating with people to broaden our view is where the value is. - Not a classroom.

[@rasheedlewis1]

Yes people usually fall for things, like frosted tips

[@lapalyra]

I really appreciate your viewpoint. You have a lot of solid points. The best part: the recommendation that we go out and learn about things of the world that will shape us into better journalists. Golden advice, right there.

[@ngalahansel6066]

Wait, Ben Shapiro is a commentator and not a journalist yikes

[@Pedigru]

It's shocking how true this is. My buddy is a cop...and he did get a degree in Criminal Justice. But he regretted it when he found out he really didn't need it. He loves history so he would probably have preferred a major in history. It would have made his schooling more interesting.

[@Bostwiki]

Great anecdote, and thanks for watching!

[@jasonangulo-torres8439]

Very interesting I want to become a newspaper journalist nice video tank thank you for this great information about journalism. 👍🏻

[@Girtharmstrong69]

Lol no newspaper will hire you, you have to make your own newspaper

[@ericarichter6839]

This is really cool! I want to write about performance art, so I’m doing a major in Musical theatre with a minor in journalism and media studies

[@bruce2078]

When he called ben shapiro a journalist I knew there were gonna be some bad takes

[@techhelpportal7778]

Ben shapiro is a good journalist

[@arlet101]

Maybe not a journalist but he is very predominant in media so....🤷🏽‍♀️

[@bruce2078]

@She Wolf I'd say the same about your astounding intellect but then we'd both be wrong

[@AS-ri1mb]

@@bruce2078 jeez what got your panties in a knot?

[@helle9075]

I have just finished a bachelor's degree in Social Anthropology, but next to studies I have worked in a student TV for 3 years and I am now working as an editor in the student TV. I am really not sure what to do next. My dream is working in media, but what master's should I do? Do I continue with a social anthropology master's, or something else? I just know I want to work in media, but it is hard to know what to next.

[@Abyss_Wanderer4816]

I’m following a very similar path to yours and I’m wondering what did you end up choosing as a masters? Also how hard/easy was it to get into the media field form a social sciences degree?

[@nicholinaplange4750]

I disagree they are certain terminologies and processes you go through depending on what you are trying to get out to your audience. Yes, anyone can report news and do certain things that have to do with journalism but if we really want to be technical about certain things, you’d realize you’re lost and behind those who actually have a degree in journalism. My opinion. For you to think some people aren’t even smart makes you not smart at all. You sound so complacent; not cute.

[@sheenaocumen8246]

How do I break in to the industry when the degree I finish isn’t related at all with journalism

[@tyraywellington6667]

Just get as much experience as possible and make connections.

[@RM-ks8hz]

I disagree... and I feel like this is kind of misleading. Just because you are a journalism, does not mean they are dumb about the things happening in the world! How rude considering there are many passionate about journalism at these schools.

[@skullduggery6665]

I think this comment proves his point.

[@TaxingIsThieving]

​@@skullduggery6665 How

[@lkevinl35]

Excellently Framed! 🌱🚶🏾‍♂️👌🏾💓

[@Bostwiki]

Thank you!!

[@gregsfilms3986]

Isn't that an advantage of the American system of schooling with Majors and Minors. Like, you can major in Journalism, but have minors in subjects such as Political Sciences or even History. By doing that, wouldn't you have this more "open" perspective that you're on about?

[@quasimoto5656]

TravellingEevee that also costs more money and time...

[@gregsfilms3986]

@@quasimoto5656 Why would it? You need to choose a major and a minor anyway as far as I understand...

[@quasimoto5656]

TravellingEevee you don’t have to pursue a minor, many people don’t in america. At most colleges it isn’t even on your degree but instead in your transcript,

[@gregsfilms3986]

@@quasimoto5656 Right, thanks for the info. I'm European and applying to a Canadian university where a minor is obligatory, so I supposed it was the same.

[@Nigerianhero97]

If you see this comment, i would love to hear your advice because i wanna be a journalist and id love to just hear more from you about this topic

[@skullduggery6665]

Build a portfolio. Write blogs, write anything you can. Show it to people, let your writing speak for you. I'm a high school dropout and I'm freelance and have worked for a magazine

[@TonyKalashnikov]

@@skullduggery6665 ur comment motivated me

[@skullduggery6665]

@@TonyKalashnikov Glad to hear it man! I know you can do it

[@golden5522]

That is why I'm here. I want to know how to become one. Cause I want to know why the media is so twisted and toxic these days please I need to know why the world is this twisted

[@tborody]

Except that Tucker Carlson and Ben Shapiro are *not* journalists...and the lack of respect for learning the principles and history of journalism is why people like this have become rich and have their own shows...because you don't hold them to proper journalistic standards.

[@itsaishawhite]

Great perspective!

[@Bostwiki]

Thanks! and thank you for watching!

[@MetalBere]

I'm a lawyer, and i want to dedicate myself to music journalism 😊

[@yougottowinsometime7470]

Dont do it waste of time got to move to god knows nowhere for little pay and you be hoping all over the place know plenty of professionals that were in major markets just simply quit and do something not even related to the field be a youtuber even if your not successful enjoy it

[@bennytvyt]

I was thinking of either doing History or journalism. I think I'll do History after watching this

[@ThatGuy-ns8de]

A history degree is a horrible degree as well (without a minimum of Masters, preferably PhD)

[@julioper7987]

Hi my name is Julio im from Peru and study law ,but i would like to move to the US to work as a journalist or a writer in the media. Is it hard to find job first cause im immigrant ? Second cause i don't study the degree ? Its hard to find job ? Nice video. Greets

[@princessshera9523]

I have desire I’m not afraid to go in the darkest places I’ve been there before I’m wanting to become journalist

[@kimikuma5220]

What if I study English major, can I be a journalist?

[@dontwantnotamales]

How though?

[@mkproductions5608]

I know I'm very late but would studying international relations be a good bet😅.

[@princessshera9523]

I put pen in my hand and go to town on writing no telling what I go to write it’s amaxin I have gift of writing I have secret I have such desire of doing this

[@Princess-xb8qh]

Hey so true. Thank you! You’re handsome too!

[@TaxingIsThieving]

3:00 5:25

[@c.kainoabugado7935]

Super appreciate this perspective👍🏾

[@cvegas7823]

Dude where do I know u from?!

[@abdullmarufhamdami6355]

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[@outofthislifesashesaphoeni6893]

The moment you said the future president of Zimbabwe I subscribed 🤣🇿🇼🇨🇦 power to you brother. Thank you for this video. Looking forward to watching more of you and what you have to say on other topics.

[@jamiecqwong]

Thank you for sharing your perspective! Well said. :)

[@sebastiandelosreyes1160]

I love this channel

[@Bostwiki]

Ha, Thank you!

[@princessshera9523]

What kind of questions do you ask them

[@neethy1836]

thankyou

[@shellyclark887]

Writing on problem on child support. I have a judge that will not read plaintif letter. I was mad.

[@stadiomania6058]

What do you recommend to someone interested in sport journalism?

[@yougottowinsometime7470]

KZbin

[@yourmajesty7604]

Sports Science.

[@mutestingray]

Con: you’re a journalist.

[@ryanwellsdedc]

I thought you needed to be a college student to be an inter at a lot of these places?

[@skullduggery6665]

Nope. I'm a high school dropout and my writing has carried me places on it's own

[@moviehub5395]

@@skullduggery6665 how has your writing journey been?