6 Reasons a Journalism Degree Is Still Necessary
From mastering the fundamentals to building a professional network, formal journalism education delivers skills and connections that are hard to replicate on your own.

By Amanda Ernst
Amanda Ernst Kallet is a senior business development executive currently leading AI partnerships at Meta, where she is a credited contributor to the Llama 3 and SeamlessM4T research publications. She previously held director-level roles at Verizon Media and AOL, and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.
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