Career Development Preview with Betsy Rate

Location: Online via Zoom 

Your journalism career doesn't start after graduation—it starts the moment you arrive at Berkeley. Join our Director of Career Development, Betsy Rate, for an inside look at how we bridge the gap between the classroom and the world’s top newsrooms. Whether you’re dreaming of a legacy paper, a digital powerhouse, or an indie documentary house, this session is your roadmap to getting there.

What We’ll Explore:

• The Berkeley Network: How our deep industry connections land students at outlets like The New York Times, NPR, and Frontline.

• Internships & Fellowships: A breakdown of the high-impact summer placements that define the Berkeley experience.

• Life After the J-School: Real-world career outcomes and how we support your trajectory long after you leave the courtyard.

Get direct answers on how we help you build a professional portfolio that stands out in a competitive media landscape.