JOURNALISM IS DEAD!

LONG LIVE JOURNALISM!

If you answered False, False, True, you are already on our wavelength.
If you didn’t, let us try to convince you.

So who needs journalism?

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So who needs Journalism?

Yes, the world is awash in information. The Internet has radically changed the media landscape, and opened up seemingly endless opportunities for anyone and everyone to comment on what’s going on in the world.
Yes, much of what passes for journalism today can be trivial and untrustworthy.
Which is why, in the humble opinion of Laurier Brantford’s Journalism program, we all need J-schools, now more than ever.

In our media-saturated world, it’s the bright, critical minds capable of navigating the endless streams of (mis)information with ease and skill that will protect, sustain and extend society’s democratic ideals.

And they’ll get the good jobs in the media and beyond too!

Our program offers students the skills and knowledge required to sift through the information glut for nuggets of gold, to unearth less accessible and hidden information, to contextualize what they discover and understand its broader implications, and to communicate their findings in an engaging and intelligent manner. Our professors come from professional and scholarly backgrounds (often both), and reflect a broad array of experiences and perspectives. Students can focus on Broadcast, Print, New Media or Public Relations – or choose to develop a more generalist, multi-platform portfolio.
In other words, Laurier Brantford offers journalism students a rich educational experience that develops skills in critical thinking, awareness of contemporary issues and key practical skills in public communication.

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Yes, but are there any jobs?

The news industry is always in flux. And jobs in industry-leading newspapers and newscasts have always been limited. But, they do exist. Despite doomsday scenarios, these conventional forms of journalism are still making money (just less than their publishers would like). What’s more, upstart journalistic enterprises – such as Al Jazeera English, Salon.com and therealnews.com – are expanding the very definition of journalism while opening up other exciting opportunities for journalists.
And some of the most exciting opportunities are now overseas – as human rights organizations and NGOs set up and support news outlets as part of economic and political development strategies.
The sort of critical-thinking education in journalism at Laurier Brantford gives you a powerful advantage in this emerging journalism culture. It can also, however, set you up for a job outside of these kinds of news outlets and their spin-offs. Media-making in general, and strategic communication in particular, is a central aspect of virtually any organization today. Private companies and government bodies regularly churn out informational publications for employees, clients and the public. Moreover, government agencies and NGOs need sharp-minded researchers and writers to create and edit reports, public documents and web sites.

As for our recent grads,

So, if you want to find out more,