<p>I have a family friend who graduated from the American University in Bulgaria with degrees in journalism and international relations. She just moved to the US and looking to get a job in broadcast journalism. </p>
<p>She was born and raised in an Eastern Block country, and has a pretty thick accent. Her English is pretty good, and she looks good on camera. How would she go about getting into on air type jobs here in the US. Are there types of broadcast journalism where the accent would be a plus?</p>
<p>The accent will probably make it impossible. But in general you start out seeking news writing or other entry level jobs in very small towns.</p>
<p>Could she pursue a graduate degree at a school with a strong broadcast journalism program ( to get connections and internships), and perhaps work with a coach on her accent?</p>
<p>I’m getting the idea the accent is going to be a barrier. Would she be better off looking for print/internet type entry level jobs?</p>
<p>The accent is a road block. Print and internet are good ideas. Graduate school here is a good idea. No matter what she does, she will have to start at the bottom, which is anything from an internship (remember, internships don’t pay) to gopher. She will then have to show dedication by volunteering outside of work hours to do other work there.</p>