What can you do with a Journalism and Broadcasting degree?
Our program gives you the edge by pairing a strong writing, communication and analytical focus with incredible opportunities to gain practical experience right from your first semester.
You’ll find Marietta journalism and broadcasting graduates throughout the country working as online editors, videographers, TV news anchors, website designers, journalists, corporate communications specialists and more.
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What You’ll Learn
Whether students want to focus on print journalism or be behind the camera, a Journalism and Broadcasting degree from Marietta College prepares graduates for success in the media industry and beyond. Our students are passionate about helping others share their experiences through various forms of media — our students learn how to research, ask the best questions and tell compelling stories.
Excellent Facilities
You will benefit by getting hands-on experience from our campus television station, radio stations, podcast centers, and the online newspaper. You will learn to create effective communication that changes your community and the world.
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Our faculty expose students to all aspects of the media industry — from teaching interviewing skills to maintaining an online news presence. Students also benefit from faculty who worked in the industry at newspapers and television and radio stations. The talented professors are wholly dedicated to providing a comprehensive, in-depth education that is based in the liberal arts.
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It’s no surprise that Marietta graduates are enjoying successful careers as broadcast and journalism professionals.
- The Importance of Student Media
Student writer Lee Hankison wrote in The Marcolian, the student online news site: "Student media serves as a vital outlet for students, providing them with a platform to express their voices, share their stories, and engage with their communities. Through various forms of media, students can explore diverse topics that resonate with their peers, allowing them to have discussions on important social, political, and cultural issues. This creative freedom not only cultivates critical thinking and communication skills but also empowers students to challenge narratives, advocate for change, and showcase their unique perspectives. Additionally, student media fosters a sense of belonging and collaboration, uniting individuals from different backgrounds and experiences to create a vibrant tapestry of ideas and creativity that enriches the entire campus community."
Read the entire article to learn more about student media at Marietta College from a student perspective.
- Outcomes — Internships
- TODAY Show
- CNN
- WMOA-Radio
- WEWS-TV
- The Chautauquan Daily
- Stonewall Group
- Parkersburg News & Sentinel
- WHIZ TV
- Columbus Clippers
- Tri-City Chili Peppers
- The National Aviary
- WOWT TV
- Storied Rivals TV
- NGSC Sports
- Outcomes — Professions
- FOX News
- WBNS-TV
- Great Plains Health
- FOX Radio Sports
- Lorain Morning Journal
- Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department
- WAVY-TV
- Case Western Reserve
- The Canton Repository
- Newsday
- PBS
- Brand Journalist Mercy Chefs
- Studio Operator I ESPN
- MMJ at KHGI TV
- Producer WTAP
- News Anchor/Reporter WTAP
- News Anchor/Reporter WDAM
- Video Department Director Newsday
- Studio Technician WHDH-TV
- Broadcast Director SNY-TV
- Broadcaster Voice of America
- News Producer WGME TV
- Anchor/Producer/Editor WSYX TV
- Outcomes — Graduate Programs
- Hawaii Pacific University — Diplomacy/Military Studies
- University of Missouri — Journalism
- Boston University — Public Communication
- Syracuse University — Journalism
- Thomas Edison State College — MBA
- Johns Hopkins University — Government
- New York Film Academy — MFA
- University of Illinois Springfield —M.A. Public Affairs Reporting
- Wake Forest University — Digital Marketing
- University of Cincinnati — College of Arts and Sciences
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania — M.B.A.
- Marshall University — Sports Administration
- Honor Societies and Student Organizations
The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) is the premier international academic media organization, driving insights, excellence in media production, and career advancement for educators, students, and professionals. The association’s publications, annual convention, web-based programs, and regional district activities provide opportunities for juried production competition and presentation of current scholarly research related to aspects of the electronic media.
BEA serves as a forum for exposition, analysis and debate of issues of social importance to develop members’ awareness and sensitivity to these issues and to their ramifications, which will ultimately help students develop as more thoughtful practitioners.
Alpha Epsilon Rho is the national honor society for electronic media students. Members of AERho emphasize superior scholarship and creative participation in broadcast, corporate, and digital media production and activity.
FAQs
- Will I be required to complete an internship to graduate?
Yes. Our faculty have professional connections around the globe — many are Marietta College graduates — and they will assist you with internship opportunities. Of course, you are also encouraged to seek out your own internship in the U.S. or abroad.
- Are there specific scholarships for Journalism/Broadcasting majors?
Marietta College offers a variety of scholarships — some are general and some are connected to certain majors or programs.
- Can I study abroad as a Journalism/Broadcasting major?
Yes! We encourage our students to have a well-rounded undergraduate education experience, including study abroad. There are also domestic opportunities like an Alternative Spring Break or job shadows.