SJMC students enjoy a 92 percent job placement rate 6 months after graduation. Part of that success comes from a strong commitment to preparing students for the real world through course work. SJMC students also gain the skills they need to join the workforce through Experiential Learning (studying abroad, internships, research) and Student Organizations.

Job Placement

The school's internship and placement coordinator helps students seeking career guidance and employment opportunities. The school posts notices of professional jobs open to journalism students and graduates and publicizes them on its electronic mailing list. It cooperates with the Pomerantz Career Center in providing career guidance and placement services as well as workshops and programs on job-seeking skills.

For more information on job placement, see the Journalism Job Resources page.

Career Resources for UI Undergraduate Students

The Pomerantz Career Center provides high-quality resources and services to students, alumni, and employers. The site has information designed to help you move through the various stages of the job search process, including the Handshake@UIowa website as well as information on upcoming employer visits, internships, and careers after college.

Schedule an Appointment with a Career Advisor: https://careers.uiowa.edu/coaching
Attend a Job, Internship, or Career Fair: https://careers.uiowa.edu/career-fairs
Finding and Creating Internships: https://careers.uiowa.edu/internships/finding-your-internship
Interview Practice: https://careers.uiowa.edu/mocks
Job Search and Resume Basics: https://careers.uiowa.edu/resumes
Post-Graduation Placement Information and Statistics: https://careers.uiowa.edu/post-grad-data

Write Your Own Story

SJMC alumni are writing their own stories in diverse ways all over the world. Here is a sampling of some of our graduates' job titles.

Need Help Finding Your Path? Visit our Find Your Path page to get advice on how to navigate your time at SJMC.

Find Your Path