Careers

Graduates of the Media Studies and Production MA find positions in academia, the corporate sector, government and public service, nonprofit organizations, and private media.

Our alumni work as successful consultants, managers, media content producers, researchers and writers around the world. Students are prepared for careers in consulting, emerging media, industry policy, management and production. Positions include the following.

  • Community activists

  • Corporate, educational or nonprofit communication producers

  • Digital media consultants

  • Editors

  • Market research analysts

  • Marketing professionals

  • Media analysts, buyers and consultants

  • Operators or owners of production companies or recording studios

  • Operators or owners of channels, networks or stations

  • Producers

  • Recording engineers

  • Writers

  • Videographers

Visit the Klein College Career Center to explore specialized services and programming available exclusively to you as a Temple student.

Alumni Connections

The Media Studies and Production MA creates lasting connections among alumni, colleagues, faculty, parents and students. Upon graduation, you’ll automatically become a part of the Temple University Alumni Association and can remain a vital part of the Temple community for life.

There are more than 20,000 graduates of Klein College residing across the country and around the world. As leaders in their fields, our trailblazing alumni have achieved high levels of success.

Klein College alumni are

  • advertising and public relations executives;

  • CEOs and entrepreneurs;

  • executives at CBS, Fox News and Warner Bros.;

  • general managers and other key players at cable, radio and TV stations;

  • national on-air talent;

  • professors, researchers and scholars; and

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists.

Career Services

Klein’s Career Services provides support and guidance for students exploring career opportunities. Some of the services provided by the Career Center include

You can make an appointment to discuss and learn more about current media and communication job opportunities through Klein Connect.

Klein’s Career Center also hosts various events where you can prepare for your career in a wide variety of ways, including

  • attending workshops that will teach you how to optimize your resume;
  • applying for internships and jobs with media and communication employers;
  • learning how to deliver an “elevator speech” and practice at networking events; and
  • meeting industry professionals and learning about different career paths.

Learn more about Klein’s Career Center.

As a Temple student, you also can visit the university’s Career Center for support during your job search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your resume and LinkedIn presence.

Learn more about Temple’s Career Center.

Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Media Studies and Production MA may include the following examples.

Career

Median Salary*

Broadcast Announcers & Radio Disc Jockeys

$36,770.00 (2020)

Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film

$57,200.00 (2020)

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

$71,030.00 (2020)

English Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

$69,000.00 (2020)

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

$49,300.00 (2020)

Photographers

$41,280.00 (2020)

Poets, Lyricists & Creative Writers

$67,120.00 (2020)

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of July 30, 2021.

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