Undergraduate Degree in Digital Communication and Journalism

In the digital age, career opportunities in journalism have multiplied, giving rise to new profiles that are in high demand, such as digital presenter or broadcaster, community manager and audiovisual content producer for digital media. A dynamic sector with multiple opportunities in communication and digital media.

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Career Opportunities in Journalism and Digital Communication

The field of journalism has evolved with the digitisation and transformation of the media, expanding career opportunities beyond traditional formats. This degree prepares you to work as a writer in the media, generating informative content for digital and traditional platforms, or as a content editor, supervising and optimising publications for blogs, websites and social media. Furthermore, if you are passionate about social media, you can develop your skills as a community manager, managing the image of brands and companies.

What are the main career opportunities in Journalism and Digital Communication?

Career opportunities in journalism span multiple sectors, from digital media to content management, corporate communications and digital marketing. This degree will prepare you to work as a journalist in online media, community manager, data analyst or digital communications consultant, among other key roles in the sector.

  • Press writer: Writes news stories, reports and articles for print, digital or audiovisual media.
  • Content editor: Supervises, organises and optimises content on digital platforms to improve its impact and reach.
  • Community manager: Manages a brand's presence on social media, interacting with the audience and improving engagement.
  • Blog and content platform manager: Administers, plans and optimises posts on blogs and other channels.
  • Presenter or broadcaster: Hosts programmes, podcasts or audiovisual content on digital platforms and social media.
  • Communications consultant: Advises companies and professionals on online and offline communications strategies.
  • Audiovisual producer: Creates, edits and supervises videos, podcasts and other multimedia formats.
  • Data journalism specialist: Analyses and visualises complex information to generate evidence-based news.
  • Audience and web traffic analyst: Studies user behaviour on digital platforms to optimise content and advertising strategies.
  • International correspondent: Reports from abroad on global events for the media.
  • Digital communication researcher: Studies trends, impact and the evolution of communication in digital environments.
     
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High demand and prospects for journalism careers

By the end of this programme, you will be able to implement communication strategies integrating digital tools, social media and multimedia content, thus gaining access to a range of journalism opportunities in traditional and digital media and corporate environments.

Content writing and production

Write and create content for media, blogs, social networks and multimedia platforms, applying journalistic techniques, source verification and ethical criteria.

Digital communication and web analytics

Manage online communication strategies that integrate social media, content marketing, SEO and data analysis to improve digital visibility.

Evidence-based research and journalism

Analyse information using databases and journalistic techniques to develop rigorous reports, news stories and informative content.

Creation and editing of multimedia content

Produce and edit audiovisual materials such as videos, podcasts, photographs or infographics adapted to different formats and platforms.

Project management and team leadership

Manage communication projects and coordinate teams in media outlets, agencies and corporate departments.

Digital advertising and SEO positioning

Plan digital media campaigns and implement advertising and positioning strategies to increase traffic and brand competitiveness.