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Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications

The world-renowned Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications prepares students to lead the media industry. Our students learn by doing, with hands-on experiences. These can include learning in our on-campus state-of-the-art television studio, receiving credentials to cover the US Capitol, exploring the intersection of media and technology in San Francisco and traveling the world. Our unique Journalism Residency program provides the real-world experiences employers are looking for and our unparalleled alumni network is fierce about helping fellow graduates find jobs.

Career Outcomes

Explore the types of positions our graduates have landed within one year of graduating.

Read success stories for recent Medill graduates.

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Joey Safchik (’21) is a political reporter at NBC San Diego

Joey Safchik is the political reporter at NBC San Diego. She covers local and state politics, with an emphasis on housing and immigration, and hosts a weekly show, Politically Speaking. She supplemented her journalism education with majors in political science and international studies. During her time at Medill, she traveled to the Middle East, reported from DC with Medill on the Hill and was the news director of Northwestern News Network, with which she won five student Emmy Awards.

My education helped me secure this dream job, and I draw upon the lessons I learned in classes like 'Politics, Media and the Republic' and 'Journalism of Empathy' every single day.”

Joey Safchik, Bachelor of Science in Journalism ('21)

Jenny Haskel (’19) is a sports business professional

With a background in finance, economics, marketing and journalism, Jenny currently leads the Knowledge & Insights function at the Deloitte Sports Business Group based in Manchester, UK. In her role, Jenny works to provide clients and the sports industry with insight into the trends, challenges, and opportunities across the market. She previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and the Chicago Bulls. “My time at Medill, in both journalism and integrated marketing communications, helped me refine the skills that I use every day in my professional career." 

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Jordan Moreau (’19) is senior online news editor at Variety

Since joining Variety in 2019, Moreau has helped grow the publication’s award-winning online news coverage to industry-leading levels as part of the web team. Since 2023, he has also overseen Variety’s editorial internship program with Jazz Tangcay, senior artisans editor. In addition to his news editing responsibilities, Moreau regularly contributes to Variety’s film and television sections and covers the Friday morning box office each week. Specializing in genre storytelling, Moreau has provided coverage of major shows like HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” Amazon’s “The Boys,” Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and all the latest superhero releases from Marvel and DC.

Andrea Bian (’22), specializes in corporate marketing communications

Throughout her time at Northwestern, Andrea held several marketing and communications internships in the tech industry, including for Intel and Zendesk, the latter of which she worked at for her Journalism Residency. After graduating from Northwestern in 2022 with her BSJ and IMC Certificate, Andrea transferred her Medill skills to the media sector. She now serves on the corporate marketing communications team at Hearst, helping to manage internal and external communications efforts and shape unique storytelling initiatives across the organization. 

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Journalism Residency Program

Work alongside professional journalists at a media organization.

This quarter-long program provides undergraduates with an opportunity to learn by doing. Journalism students immerse themselves in outlets in Chicago, across the country or around the world, where they report, write, edit and produce content. Those focusing on marketing and communications practice their skills at public relations and marketing companies. Students are supported by faculty mentors along the way.

Learn more about the Residency Program

Recent Residency Locations

Broadcast TV

  • KSAT-TV (San Antonio, Texas)
  • WCAV-TV (Charlottesville, Virginia)
  • WEEK-TV (Peoria, Illinois)
  • WKOW-TV (Madison, Wisconsin)
  • Motion Picture Corporation of America
  • NBC NEWS Partnerships
  • Univision

Digital

  • Entertainment Weekly
  • Facebook
  • Forbes
  • LinkedIn
  • The Ringer
  • U.S. News and World Report
  • Vox
  • Washington Post

Newspaper

  • Boston Globe
  • Chicago Tribune
  • Denver Post
  • Jackson Hole
  • Denver Post
  • Jackson Hole
  • Denver Post
  • Jackson Hole

Magazine

  • New York Magazine
  • People
  • Popular Science
  • Smithsonian Magazine
  • Sports Illustrated
  • Sunset

Production/Video & Audio

  • Futuro Studios
  • Golf Channel
  • Latino USA (NPR)
  • MAK Pictures
  • PBS’ POV
  • Picture Show Films

Public Relations & Marketing

  • Bustle Digital Group
  • CME Group
  • DDB Chicago
  • Edelman
  • Kivvit
  • Los Angeles Dodgers
  • MSL
  • Prezi
  • SimplyBe
  • Weber Shandwick
  • Yelp
  • Zendesk

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Career Services

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Read Medill Magazine

The Medill Magazine is a digital publication, with one print edition per year mailed to alumni of Medill's journalism and IMC degree programs.