Multimedia Journalism
If you have a curious spirit and interest in sharing stories on media and social channels, MSUM’s Multimedia Journalism major is for you. You’ll develop a foundation of journalistic principles and ethics; skills in writing, reporting, editing and publishing visual and written content; and learn to collaborate with teams to publish award-winning newspapers, blogs and online magazines.
You’ll get much more from professors than red marks on a page. They will sit down with you to give your writing the individualized attention it deserves. This leads to elevated professional writing skills on a dramatic scale.
The Marcil Center for Innovative Journalism, housed in the School of Communication and Journalism, gives students the opportunity for scholarships, apprenticeships and enrichment programs, including conferences and professional collaboration.
The Multimedia Journalism faculty have worked in the media profession before becoming professors, and they’re eager to share their firsthand experience with you.
The interdisciplinary nature of this degree gives you a look into the many facets of mass communication, including videography, photography, writing, editing, production, design, social media and more.
Collaborating with peers and professors in and outside of the classroom leads to award-winning publications like Doing It Downtown, The Advocate and Campus News.
You’ll get to know your professors on a first-name basis and interact with them as professionals. Because of these working relationships, your professors are great resources for references and letters of recommendation during your job search.
Learning Opportunities
Further your education outside the classroom with a unique selection of hands-on learning opportunities to complement your degree perfectly.
You might also be interested in…
Broadcast Journalism | Communication Studies | English | Film Production | Film Studies | Integrated Advertising & Public Relations
MSUM’s multimedia journalism program gives you a broad foundation with excellent professional opportunities in a variety of fields. Learn to collaborate with teams and journalistic principles and ethics. Here is just a sample of multimedia journalism careers that are predicted to have job growth in the next 10 years.
What are some Common Multimedia Journalism Related Careers?
Career | Job Growth (2021-2031) | Median Pay |
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Content Creator | 4% | $69,000 |
Copy Editor | 4% | $61,000 |
Event Organizer | 18% | $49,000 |