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Denver is the 18th largest television market in the U.S., providing thousands of jobs and ample opportunity for growth. And while the journalism industry is constantly evolving to adapt to the way the news is distributed, the demand for multi-skilled journalists has remained consistently high for years. As a multi-faceted industry that requires technical know-how and the ability to be comfortable and confident in front of a rolling camera, broadcast journalism is no exception to this rule. If you’re passionate about telling stories and aspire to distribute visual news, MSU Denver can show you the way.

The Broadcast Journalism B.A. prepares students for reporting, producing, and delivering news and news programs via radio, television and video. Instruction focuses on the methods and techniques for reporting the news, including the principles of broadcast technology, broadcast reporting, on- and off-camera and microphone procedures, editing, media law, and professional standards and ethics.

A good broadcast journalist makes their job look easy, but every anchor and field reporter will tell you that their job was very difficult to obtain. Through our curriculum, internships and hands-on experience, we’ll mold you into the best broadcast journalism professional required by the industry’s standards. Whether you dream of being in front of the lens, behind the camera or in the production booth, the path to your dream job in broadcasting begins at MSU Denver.

Benefits of Earning Your Degree at MSU Denver

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The Department of Journalism and Media Production offers its students prolific internship opportunities. Journalism and Media Production majors are highly skilled and have gained real-world experience at several media outlets, nonprofit organizations and businesses throughout Colorado; including:

  • Fox 31 News
  • Rocky Mountain PBS
  • High Noon Entertainment
  • Denver Post TV
  • Altitude Sports and Entertainment
  • Mainstream Films, LLC
  • Univision

The Department of Journalism and Media Production offers its students to get their hands on the best audio and visual equipment available, and to learn the latest software broadcast professionals are using today. Auraria Campus is located in the heart of downtown Denver, nearby every major broadcast station in the city where you might land internships and permanent employment.

Career Opportunities for Our Graduates

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With a degree in Broadcast Journalism from MSU Denver, you’ll have the required skills to enter the job market as soon as you’ve graduated. The average entry-level salary for broadcasters is $46,500. Some of the career opportunities you’ll have with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism include:

  • News Reporter
  • Production Producer
  • Videographer
  • News Producer
  • Audio/Visual Engineer
  • Video Editor

Featured Faculty

Professor Alfredo SanchezAlfredo Sanchez

Alfredo Sanchez is a multiple time Emmy-winner journalist. In his more than 20 years experience in the media industry, Alfredo has produced thousands of news, sports, and entertainment content hours of high quality television. He also has years of experience as a manager. He has coached broadcasters, taught journalism in Texas and Colorado, and currently oversees the Broadcast Journalism courses at MSU Denver. In his limited spare time, Alfredo is often found running on the track, where he is a 100- and 200-meter specialist.

Professor Jeff HammondJeff Hammond

Jeff Hammond spent much of his professional life in broadcast television at KMGH-TV, Denver’s ABC affiliate. He is also an experienced educational and interactive multimedia trainer. He has served as a social media consultant for the Metropolitan Denver YMCA, and has been a featured audio visual software trainer and presenter for Apple Computer’s MacWorld, the DVD Association, and the Colorado Film and Video Association. In addition, he has authored numerous commercial DVD titles for a variety of professional clients, including Garmin, Time-Warner Cable, the Colorado Film Foundation, Rocky Mountain PBS, Jeppesen, and the US Forest Service. Furthermore, Jeff is an avid road and track cyclist, and is a USA Cycling licensed official.

Alumni at Work

MSU Denver graduates who have earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism are working at several news stations throughout the city, such as:

  • 9News
  • Denver 7
  • Fox 31
  • CBS 4
  • Univision
  • Rocky Mountain PBS

Accreditation

Contact the Department of Journalism and Media Production

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 173362
Campus Box 35
Denver, CO 80217-3362

Location: Central Classroom (CN) 119.

Phone: (303) 615-1717