Students are encouraged to get pre-professional experience in the department by becoming writers or photographers for The Chanticleer student newspaper and the Mimosa yearbook. Students may also work on air at the campus radio station, WLJS-FM.

Newspaper

JSU's award-winning student newspaper, The Chanticleer, offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Students serve as Editor-in-Chief, section editors, photographers, etc. Not only do staff members get reporting and editing experience, but the paper's desktop publishing system is a great way to prepare for a field that is computer-dependent.

Adviser: Mike Stedham
mstedham@jsu.edu or 256-782-5713

Radio

The campus radio station, WLJS-92J, is a 6,000-watt FM station licensed to the Board of Trustees of JSU. It provides the University and surrounding communities with NPR programming, news, music, public affairs, sports programming and information about campus activities. The station provides hands-on experience for students who are interested in a career in broadcasting. The following paid student positions are available: program director, patron promotions director, music director, assistant program director, and two announcer positions.

Adviser: Mike Stedham
mstedham@jsu.edu or 256-782-5713.