Communication: Digital Journalism

In an era of information overload and rapid news cycles, the world needs journalists who can cut through the noise to find truth, context, and meaning. Our Digital Journalism concentration prepares you to be that essential voice – equipped with the investigative skills, multimedia expertise, and ethical foundation to inform communities and hold power accountable.

Develop Core Journalism Skills

From breaking news alerts to in-depth feature stories, podcast investigations to live-streamed events, you'll learn to adapt your storytelling to reach audiences wherever they consume news. In the classroom, you'll master essential skills that drive impactful journalism:

• News Writing & Reporting: Cultivate the precise, clear, and compelling writing skills essential for delivering timely and accurate news across all platforms.
• Multimedia Storytelling & Production: Produce dynamic content using video, audio, and compelling visuals, bringing stories to life for digital audiences.
• Media Features & Long-Form Journalism: Develop the expertise to craft immersive narratives, exploring complex topics with depth and insight.
• Editing & Content Curation: Refine your critical eye to ensure accuracy, clarity, and ethical standards in all published content.
• Podcasting & Audio Storytelling: Learn to produce engaging audio narratives, from investigative series to interview-driven shows.

Through professional internships, immersive workshops, and hands-on opportunities with our student-media outlets (The Chanticleer and WLJS 91.9 FM Live Stream), you'll build the reporting instincts and deadline-driven work style that define successful journalists. In addition, you’ll develop critical thinking and ethical judgment essential for responsible reporting in today's complex media landscape. You'll also have the flexibility to develop your expertise in the topics that ignite your passion.

Launch Your Career: Shaping the Future of News

Our program prepares you to excel in diverse and impactful roles, equipping you with the versatility to thrive in an ever-evolving industry. Explore exciting career paths such as:

• Investigative & Beat Reporting: Dive deep into complex issues, drive accountability and develop expertise in specialized areas like politics, business, or social justice.
• Multimedia Storytelling & Production: Combine writing, photography, video, and audio to create immersive digital experiences that bring stories to life across platforms.
• Sports & Entertainment Journalism: Cover the teams, events and personalities that captivate audiences, from local games to major-league coverage.
• Community & Digital-First Journalism: Build engaged local audiences through social media, newsletters and digital platforms that serve specific communities and interests. 

Investigate, inform and launch a career that truly makes a difference. Graduate with a professional portfolio of compelling published stories and the versatility to thrive in traditional newsrooms, dynamic digital startups, or as an independent journalist in today's evolving media landscape.