Language, Media & Communications

The media industry reinvents itself more than Madonna and Kylie combined and its only permanent trait is that it will continue to grow. Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has noted (rather hypocritically) that ‘there is so much media now with the Internet and it’s so easy and cheap to start a newspaper that there's just millions of voices.’ With everyone from Moby to your neighbour publishing blogs, having your say has never been so simple, but to pursue a career in the industry and earn a livelihood is quite a different matter.

It is an incredibly interesting career path that promises to thrill, but for this reason the media is also an extremely competitive jobs environment, even for those with talent and determination. With new outlets continually emerging like Channel 6, Phantom radio station, and countless websites, there are a large number of avenues for graduates to pursue but individuality and a dogged attitude are necessary as competition is fierce.

Although known for our friendly and approachable manner, the Irish image unfortunately does not extend to multilingual ability. The large numbers of language courses available in Ireland are attempting to change this. Many colleges offer a degree course along with a language reflecting how beneficial fluency in other languages can be to a career.

A career in any profession listed in this section is not for the faint-hearted but it is sure to be an exciting and rewarding prospect for those with the appropriate disposition so have a look and see what’s right for you.