Pathways to a dynamic career
Multimedia Journalism Degree
At Anderson University, the multimedia journalism degree program combines hands-on experience with a commitment to Christian values, fostering a deep passion for storytelling. Students learn to create compelling content across various platforms—digital, print, video, and audio—equipping them to inspire and make a significant impact through their work in the multimedia journalism degree program.
Tomorrow's storytellers are starting right here.
Elevate storytelling with boundless passion. Capture the world in words, images, and video. A multimedia journalism degree prepares you for the evolving media landscape.
Whether it involves breaking news, in-depth reporting, sports, or arts and entertainment, multimedia journalism is based on the craft of storytelling. Anderson University’s multimedia journalism degree program emphasizes telling stories with clarity and purpose, in a variety of media and with high ethical standards. Students learn the technical writing and production skills they need to excel in a communications career.
EXPLORE THE MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM DEGREE
A multimedia journalism degree program focuses on developing versatile communication skills, preparing students to thrive in today’s fast-paced media environment. Students learn how to report, write, and produce content across multiple platforms, including digital media, print, television, radio, and social media. The curriculum blends traditional journalistic practices, such as ethical reporting and investigative techniques, with modern multimedia tools, including video editing, podcasting, and web design. Through hands-on projects, internships, and collaborations, students gain real-world experience, creating engaging stories for diverse audiences. The multimedia journalism degree program cultivates creativity, critical thinking, and technical proficiency, preparing graduates for dynamic careers in journalism, broadcasting, and digital media production.
Careers
Graduates with journalism, writing, production and storytelling skills find jobs in a variety of areas, including:
- Traditional Print
- Broadcast & Online News
- Writing
- Editing
- Sports Information
- Publishing
- Public Relations
- Other Associated Fields
Program Options
- Choose from a 3 or 4-year multimedia journalism degree
- Select a 30-hour complementary major in multimedia journalism, alongside another major
- Add an 18-hour multimedia journalism minor to your primary program of study
- An internship is required in both the complementary (30-hour) and full (42-hour) multimedia journalism majors.
Classes
- Writing for the Media
- Producing Multimedia Content
- Advanced Newswriting and Reporting
- Advanced Feature and Digital Writing
- Communicating through Social Media
Andersonian
Anderson University’s student-operated news organization, the Andersonian, produces online news, feature stories, video newscasts, and audio pieces. The weekly newscast features news and sports headlines and has led to national and statewide recognition through the College Media Association, the Indiana Collegiate Press Association, the Sports Video Group and the Indiana chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Tell stories that matter and bring stories to life.
Dave Shore’s story began with personal attention on campus and has continued with 28 years of working in broadcasting!
Meet our communication faculty during your campus visit.
Communication and Design Arts
Christie Franklin
Administrative Assistant
Terri Gibson
Instructor of Communication
Jason Higgs
Associate Professor of Visual Communication
Arthur Kelly
Instructor of Communication
Dr. Stefanie Leiter
Department Chair, Communication & Design Arts Associate Professor of Public Relations, Director of Summer School
Jack Lugar
Professor of Cinema & Media Arts
Kris Rinas
Director of Studio and Technical Operations
Benjamen Risinger
Instructor of Communication
Holly R. Sims
Assistant Professor of Visual Communication Design
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