<p>I want to be a marketing/media analyst researcher, work for the media industry, or possibly in journalism. I also have a concentration on Film and Television. I'm torn between these three degrees for my undergrad: Media Studies, Journalism, and Telecommunications. I'm currently a Media Studies major (emphases in Film & Television) and have a minor in Sociology OR Human Development & Family Studies. I'm definitely going to grad school so i'm working hard at keeping my grades high and gaining experience. Which degree would be the most reasonable to pursue? I enjoy how broad yet specific the Media Studies program is at my school, but everyone is saying that it's a "fluff" major (which I don't see it as) almost to point where I am peer pressured into changing my major. If I pursue a Master's in Media Studies/Film Studies, am I royally screwed for jobs? And yes, I don't expect to find a job immediately after I graduate...that's why I plan on getting my Master's or possibly my PhD.</p>
<p>Sounds like you have the right idea based on your career goal of wanting to work for the media industry because television is where the jobs are. However, if you’re already a current Media Studies major with emphases in film and television, why do you need to take Media Studies again for a Master’s? Perhaps you can pursue for a Master’s in Business or MBA/MFA combo in Film & Television Producing. I think that may make more sense. Keep in mind that to be a media analyst researcher, you’ll need to be strong with math/statistics. You’ll also need to be strong in written and communication skills.</p>
<p>Thanks for the response, OCELITE!</p>
<p>I’m still debating if I want to pursue a Master’s/PhD in Film and Media Studies or If I should apply to J-school, or even obtain an MFA/MBA. I’m currently geared towards the academia side of the career. I’ve noticed that i’ve been participating a lot in journalism; I wrote film reviews for high school, which i’ve won awards, and I just got asked to write for my university’s paper (so excited!!!). I truly enjoy it a lot. I’ve thought about pursuing an MFA in film production, but what worries me is hands-on experience. I will try and get internships where I will be working in TV or Film hands-on, but I feel it’s important to combine hands-on with some publishing or writing kind of experiences. That’s just my take on it. I’m not sure if I will pursue an MBA since I’m not fantastic at math; I’m likely going to take Statistics throughout college rather than Calculus–and i’m not interested in the Business area, which makes me question myself if I want to become a researcher lol. As of now, though, I just want to maintain a good gpa 3.7+ and gain some hands-on experience. I just know for sure I want to work in the industry, and it doesn’t have to be a director, actor, screenwriter, etc. As long as I work within the media, I’ll be very satisfied!</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>