<p>I want to do convergence journalism, which centers around emerging media journalism. I feel like this is something high in demand right now right? I'm worried about going into journalism but convergence journalism seems like it's the future. I would be going to a top journalism school as well. What do you parents think?</p>
<p>Convergence journalism is much in demand right now, at a price of $0. Seriously, the journalists of the future are/will be all doing this, but it is about as safe a career path as trying to play in the NBA. Less safe, actually, because if you are 6’11", quick, athletic, and a basketball star, lots of people can give you a pretty good idea of your chances of playing in the NBA. With convergence journalism, you could be the best writer/reporter in the world, and you would still need a ton of luck to turn it into a viable career.</p>
<p>I am not telling you not to follow your dream. But recognize that there is absolutely no well-trodden career path in non-TV journalism these days. A top journalism school will not help you at all. (What I mean is, you may learn a ton of stuff and get lots of ideas at a top journalism school, but the new media world is a Wild West cage match where credentials and contacts mean nothing.)</p>
<p>what about advertising and PR. Is that more of a safe career?</p>