Devex, along with Foreign Affairs and the U.N. Foundation, toasted international affairs journalism last week as part of the festivities surrounding the annual White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington, D.C.
As we thanked those who often put themselves in harm’s way to cover the stories crucial to raising awareness of global causes, reporters around the world joined the conversation using #GlobalBeat.
In the hyper-competitive world of news and reporting, those interested in marrying their passion for international affairs and journalism may find steady work harder to come by. However, there is a vibrant role for those with a journalism background to play in international development, and it doesn't always mean reporting on the ground for a major news outlet. Here are 5 kinds of positions you can excel in with a journalism degree in global development.