Career Services
Medill Career Services is here to help you take your journalism or media career in the direction you want to go.
Our staff is dedicated to assisting you in your job search. Check out some of the resources and services we offer below.
Job postings for Medill students
Many employers are looking to hire talented Medill students. We regularly receive job openings, and we email current postings to students. These jobs are also posted on Handshake, an online career management system. On Handshake you can:
- Search for jobs, internships and fellowships
- View on-campus recruiting schedules and information sessions
- Find career services events and workshops
- Create a profile including resume and work samples
- Apply directly to jobs posted in the system
- Receive notifications when new job postings are added
Connecting you to the Medill network
The Medill and Northwestern alumni networks are large and powerful. Many of these alumni hire Medill students. In addition, we have built connections with professionals and companies looking to hire top journalism and media talent. Our networking events help you connect with these alumni and professionals. In addition, to help you make the most of networking opportunities, we offer tips and resources on how to network effectively.
When you join Medill, you join a network of leading professionals. Often these people will be the ones who help you get your next job.
The Medill network
Medill & Northwestern alumni
Medill alumni are a closely-knit, loyal and dedicated family—more than 16,000 strong. And so are Northwestern’s 200,000 alumni. You can connect with alumni working in industries or companies that interest you, and many alumni consistently hire Medill students.
Companies
Over the years, we’ve developed partnerships with hundreds of employers in a wide range of industries and locations. Our relationships with these employers allow us to connect you with jobs you’re interested in.
Faculty
Medill faculty have deep experience in the journalism and media fields. Their networks add to the vast array of people you can contact to learn more about industries and jobs that may interest you.
Personal coaching and support
Career coaching
You are highly encouraged to come talk with us about your career goals and interests. We’ll help you find and connect with potential career paths and employers. We are also available to talk via phone or email.
Resume and cover letter review
We will review your resume and cover letter and provide feedback on how to make them the most effective for certain positions and industries.
Workshops
We regularly provide workshops to help you learn skills valuable to your job search. Recent workshops have been on topics such as how to use LinkedIn most effectively, create a digital portfolio, brand yourself, develop presence, write a resume and cover letter, and negotiate a job offer.
Employers on campus
Career fairs
Northwestern University offers both in-person and virtual career fairs to connect students directly with employers. Medill Career Services assists students with career fair preparation and planning resources.
Information sessions
Every year, dozens of top companies visit Medill to share information about their organization and help students learn about open positions.
Interviews
Employers come to campus to interview students for job openings at their company.
Additional career resources
International student assistance
