Student Media

Student in WLJS broadcasting room

At Jax State, you don’t just learn about media; you do media. Through our student-run outlets—The Chanticleer and WLJS 91.9 FM—you’ll serve the entire Jax State community in news and entertainment. This is where you’ll sharpen the skills you learn in the classroom and build an impressive professional portfolio that will show future employers what you can do.

Students call the shots at both outlets, so you’ll have the freedom to follow stories wherever the facts lead and explore whatever ideas you decide to share with your audience.

The Chanticleer

Chanticleer

Join the award-winning student journalists at The Chanticleer and help keep the campus community informed with editorially independent, up-to-the-minute news coverage. Students make all the news decisions, write stories, and shoot photos and videos, all delivered to the audience at jsuchanticleer.com, in a mobile app and through social media.

Recent Achievements

We're proud of The Chanticleer staff’s courage and persistence, recognized through these recent awards:

  • 2024 Website of the Year First Place Pinnacle Award from College Media Association
  • 2024 Best Feature Story 2nd Place Pinnacle Award from College Media Association
  • 2024 Best Profile Honorable Mention Pinnacle Award from College Media Association
  • 2024 Best Sports Game Story Honorable Mention Pinnacle Award from College Media Association
  • 2023 Best Breaking News Coverage First Place Pinnacle Award from College Media Association
  • 2023 Best Editorial Second Place Pinnacle Award from College Media Association

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WLJS 91.9 FM

WLJS LogoJoin the student broadcasters at WLJS 91.9 FM who’ve kept the Jax State community entertained and informed for 50 years. You’ll go live on the mic of a 610-watt FM radio station, reaching listeners on the air from Jacksonville to Oxford and Gadsden, and around the world streaming live online. Students deliver all the programming, from local news, sports and information to curated music from every genre.

Recent Achievements

We're proud of the WLJS staff’s continued commitment to quality radio, recognized through these recent awards:

  • 2024 Best Audio Newscast Second Place Pinnacle Award from College Media Association
  • 2024 Best Audio Sportscast Honorable Mention Pinnacle Award from College Media Association
  • 2024 Best Audio Promo/PSA Honorable Mention Pinnacle Award from College Media Association

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Ready to get started?

If you’re interested in making your voice heard and building your skills with student media, contact our director of student media, Mr. Ben Cunningham at bbcunningham@jsu.edu.