Communication: Multimedia Journalism Emphasis

Studying Multimedia Journalism at Weber State

Multimedia journalism is the art of reporting information by combining text, social media and images. An emphasis in multimedia journalism prepares you for a career in journalism in a specialty or a broad category of topics.

Multimedia Journalism Highlights

You will have opportunities to work closely with Weber State’s media channels, including the student-run video production studio, Studio 76, and the school’s award-winning newspaper, The Signpost.

Jessica Miller

Class of 2009 (BS) and 2013 (MPC), 2017 Pulitzer Prize winner

“I was able to apply the lessons I learned in the classroom to real-life journalism assignments working at the student newspaper and internships. By the time I graduated, I had a portfolio full of work to show potential employers.”

What You’ll Learn at Weber

The multimedia emphasis is a multidisciplinary program that covers general-assignment reporting, literary journalism, technical writing and web publishing.

A Weber State degree in multimedia journalism provides you with a solid foundation in:

Broadcast writing
Visual communication
Public relations writing
Advertising

What You Can Do After Weber

Graduating with an emphasis in multimedia journalism prepares you to pursue a variety of careers in media and publishing.

Jobs for recent graduates include:

Copywriter
Social media specialist
Journalist
Copyeditor

Career & Salary Outlook

Common careers for multimedia graduates in the U.S. and Utah
Descriptions, job outlook, salary information and more...
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