Writing
Overview of Major
What Can I Do With This Major?
Potential Job Titles
Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers
Learn From Alumni
Additional Web Resources
Overview of Major
The writing major allows students to develop their talents as writers while grounding themselves in rhetoric and in a long tradition of poetry and prose. Writing majors typically go on to become editors, desktop publishers, lawyers, reviewers, newsletter managers, and consultants, as well as published authors.
Resources
What can I do with this major?
Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.
Use for additional career research and to explore the tasks and activities typical in various careers. Browsing through job postings on (and other sites) while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry; taking note of required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at Loyola.
Potential Job Titles
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English Teacher
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Reporter
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Technical Writer
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Social Media Assistant
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Assistant Publisher
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Paralegal
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Assistant Editor
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Book Editor
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Publications Editor
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Grant Writer
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Columnist
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Librarian
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Graphic Designer
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Admissions Counselor
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Litigation Support Specialist
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Campus Minister
- Freelance Writer
- Scholarship Associate
Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers
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Comcast
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South Jersey Magazine
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Girls’ Life Magazine
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Law Offices of Michael P. May
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Agora Publishing, Inc.
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Maryland Winery Association
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
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Cape Cod Magazine
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Chubb
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Bancroft Publishing
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Cosmopolitan Magazine
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Baltimore City Public Defender
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Lawyers Without Borders
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Maryland Public Television
- Martin-Lauer Associates LLC
- The Rosen Group, NICHE Magazine
Learn from Alumni
Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in Writing. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Explore , where you can search and sort by major, industry, location, and more. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.
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Get Involved at Loyola
On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a .
Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.