<p>the most important factor in getting into journalism, broadcast or not, is going to be internships. </p>
<p>You could argue that schools with an explicit program have the training on how to use equipment, and with this you are better qualified for internships. On the other hand every broadcast student is competing with you for jobs in the local area during the school year. If you are in a city where the college doesn’t have a broadcast major and you take the initiative to get yourself positions at local stations then you’re getting the right start, and with less competition.</p>
<p>What I suggest to you is something called “informational interviewing”, covered in detail in the job-hunting classic “What Color is My Parachute”. In brief, call local stations and explain you’re a HS student and would like to meet someone in the type of job you’re thinking of for coffee to get their advice. I’m just speculating above, but those actually working in the field can give you solid advice; adults are usually happy to help those considering their area as a career, once they are convinced you’re not just angling to talk to someone to try to weasel into a job interview.</p>