The Journalism and Media Studies Centre brings professional journalism education to Hong Kong’s premier university, creating an environment for vibrant interaction among students from Hong Kong, mainland China, Asia and the rest of the world. From day one, students develop convergent skills enabling them operate comfortably in all aspects of the industry, ranging from print, audio, video, multi-media to interactive online journalism.
There are currently no job openings at the JMSC. Students and alumni should register with the Alumni Network for journalism jobs, openings, freelance opportunities and internships.
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Whether you want to report on the rise of China as a new superpower, analyse Asia’s dynamic markets or cover one of the world’s most diverse regions, Hong Kong is the place to be.
The JMSC is housed in Eliot Hall, which was built in 1914, three years after the founding of HKU. In 2001, the university transformed Eliot Hall into a state-of-the-art facility for training journalists that features the latest computer and multi-media technology while preserving Eliot Hall’s rich heritage.
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The JMSC has established a wide internship network with dozens of local, regional and international media partners that has enabled students to gain valuable on-the-job experience. In a number of cases, internships have led to full-time jobs.
JMSC graduates are sought after by employers world-wide. Alumni now work for international agencies such as Bloomberg, AP, AFP and Thomson-Reuters, local media in Hong Kong and China and for overseas organisations including ABC News, Russia Today and YLE-Finnish TV. Job prospects are not confined to the media: the training received at the JMSC has equipped graduates for careers in fields as diverse as banking, finance, public relations and government service.
