Comm Creatives: Pro People

Comm Creatives: Pro People is the second resource in the series of Comm Creatives Blogs.

Here we will feature the advice and career insights of established professionals that have shaped the media and communication arts industries.

The Comm Creatives Blog collection is designed to be an online career guide for people who are just beginning their careers in the media and communication arts industries.
May 2

Kathleen McElroy, senior editor, The New York Times

Career Q & A Interview: Part 4 of 4-Unique Take On the Future of Newspaper Journalism

Comm Creatives:

With the decline of the newspaper industry, what are your predictions for the future of newspaper journalism and do you think journalism is still a viable and relevant college major anymore?

Kathleen McElroy:

“Ahh, I’m not qualified to make predictions about journalism, nor would I direct or redirect students interested in journalism. It’s all about passion, not majors. But remember, despite the so-called collapse of the auto industry, no one has come up with anything better to replace the motor engine for getting around long distances.”