Photo Journalist
Zubi heads out to San Diego to interview a news-photo journalist with the San
Diego Union Tribune newspaper. The characteristics of the job, training
required and average earnings are discussed. Zubi gets a chance to ride
along on an assignment and gets involved with the event itself. He gets
a first hand look at the real life of a journalist and how in touch they
are with the people and events they are covering.
Educational level: College
Secondary level recommended classes: journalism, school
newspaper, yearbook, photography, communications, and creative writing.
Related
careers: Journalism, Professional Photographer, TV Production, Production
Assistant or Researcher, Reporter.
MediaPro Expanded Career Clusters:
02 Art, Media and Communications
03 Engineering, Science and Technologies
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Stereo Technician
Jeremy spends some time with a stereo technician. This highly competitive business
requires specific technical training if you want to be successful. Technical
school is a must, with electronics training being the major emphasis. Multimedia
is the new direction of the business so as much experience as you can get the
better. Owning your own business is ideal but requires a highly motivated individual.
Educational level: College – business training,
Community College, Vocational/Technical training in electronics and multimedia.
Secondary level recommended classes: math, business classes,
physics-acoustics, Radio/TV production, and electronics.
Related
Careers: Electronics Assembler, Electronics Technician, and Radio/TV Service
Technician, Sound Engineer
MediaPro Expanded Career Clusters:
03 Engineering, Science and Technologies
05 Mechanical Repair and Precision Crafts
06 Business, Management and Finance
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Police Officer
Joy takes a ride along with a policewoman. She discovers it takes the right personality
for this career. Officer trainees go through 16 weeks of police academy training
along with a required 12-week field-training program. A tour of the facility
and the jail lock up area is included. A description of daily duties and what
it takes to advance in the ranks is discussed. Education is emphasized.
Educational level: Police Academy training, College recommended.
Secondary level recommended classes: high school graduation
requirements.
Related
careers: Detective, Security guard, Firefighter, Paramedic, and Government
Civil Service careers.
MediaPro Expanded Career Clusters:
12 Protective Services
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