Over the past few months a number of editors who hire reporters and copy editors at Texas newspapers have been kind enough to answer a few questions about the relative importance (or un-) of having a journalism degree when applying to a paper -- something A&M students have asked me about.
Nearly all said that a journalism degree was not required, being far outweighed by practical journalism experience. They then went on to talk specifically about what they do look for: Internships. Prior (journalism) jobs. Curiosity. Talent. Love for learning. Ethics. Multimedia skills. High-quality clips. Ability to ask and answer questions.
Read their full answers here. Much gratitude to all those who responded!
Carlos Sanchez, Waco Tribune-Herald editor
Sandra Kleinsasser, Austin American-Statesman executive news editor
Paul McGrath '78, Houston Chronicle, assistant news editor
Denise Beeber, Dallas Morning News, assistant managing editor for the news and copy desks
Gary Susswein, Austin American-Statesman metro editor
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
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